Iran Press/West Asia: The report, citing unnamed sources, described the frequency of the violence as staggering. "Every 10 minutes, an attack is reported, including incidents of looting, kidnapping, assassination, or abduction," it stated. The violence appears concentrated in coastal areas and regions with significant minority populations.
HTS, under the leadership of Abu Mohammad al-Julani, solidified its grip on Damascus on December 8, following a rapid offensive that began in Aleppo two weeks earlier. The group's swift campaign ended Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule, marking a dramatic shift in Syria's political landscape.
Almaalomah's report also highlighted a series of alleged human rights violations by HTS forces, some of which were described as "acts of revenge." Incidents of verbal abuse, harassment, and intimidation against residents in areas such as Qardaha, Tartous, and Latakia were documented.
Compounding the crisis is a near-total media blackout, with reports suggesting that 90 percent of events on the ground remain inaccessible to journalists.
Adding to the unrest, six protests were reported over just two days, signaling growing dissatisfaction and anger among Syrians. The report warned that these demonstrations could herald a wider backlash against HTS, whose pledge to respect minorities and safeguard religious sites appears increasingly hollow.
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