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Syrian Violence Claims More Lives

The death toll crosses 1000 as troops loyal to the old regime clash with the new government forces

The Arab League (AL) has been following with great concern the security situation in Syria, the pan-Arab body said in a statement.
The AL also condemned violence and uncontrolled killing, as well as any external interventions aimed at fueling the internal situation in Syria. The ongoing developments in Syria require a focus on policies and measures that enhance stability and civil peace in order to thwart attempts at destabilizing Syria and hindering its recovery, the statement added.

Also on Saturday, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the ongoing security developments in Syria and called for the protection of civilians and restraint from all parties.
Iraq categorically rejects the targeting of innocent civilians, the ministry said in a statement, warning that continued violence will exacerbate the crisis and deepen instability in the region.
The ministry called on all parties to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue to resolve disputes rather than resorting to military escalation.

Following clashes in Syria’s coastal Latakia Governorate, which resulted in severe casualties and injuries, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement Friday night, reaffirming Egypt’s support for the Syrian state, its national institutions, and its stability in the face of security challenges. The ministry said Egypt rejects any move that would undermine the security, safety, and stability of the Syrian people.

Civilian Casualty

The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria’s coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced Saturday, revising upwards previous reports. According to the observatory, allied paramilitary groups with the new administration have been involved in retaliatory killings following a series of attacks by remnants of the ousted Bashar al-Assad government against government troops earlier this week, in which 16 security personnel were killed. Government officials said the ambushes were premeditated.

The observatory said that of the overall toll, 125 were members of government security forces, and 148 were militants with armed groups loyal to the former regime. However, the numbers could not be independently verified. The war monitor, meanwhile, warned that the absence of legal accountability could fuel further violence and destabilize post-Assad Syria.

Mustafa Kinivati, head of Latakia’s General Security Directorate, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting national unity and ensuring civilian safety. “We are fully committed to maintaining civil peace and protecting all citizens — there will be no tolerance for any violations of this principle,” Kinivati was quoted by state TV as saying.

He vowed that authorities would not allow retaliatory violence, stressing that those involved in security breaches — whether the former regime’s loyalists or criminal opportunists — would be held accountable. Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed deep concern over reports of escalating violence and civilian casualties in Syria’s coastal region, particularly in Latakia and Tartous.

In a statement, Stephan Sakalian, head of the ICRC mission in Syria, called on all parties to take immediate measures to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian principles. The ICRC urged all sides to respect civilian lives and property at all times and ensure safe passage for those fleeing violence. It also called on all sides to guarantee access to healthcare facilities and protect medical personnel.

The humanitarian organisation confirmed that it is working closely with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, providing first aid services and evacuating the wounded to medical facilities. UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria Adam Abdelmoula and Ramesh Rajasingham, director of the Coordination Division of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the latest escalation in Syria.

It noted that a staff member of the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees was among those killed in Jableh on Thursday.
The UN officials warned of extensive damage inflicted on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, the power supply network, and key roads.

It highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation as ongoing curfews and movement restrictions are preventing access to essential services, emphasizing the need for “rapid, safe, and unimpeded humanitarian access” to those in need.
Government forces continued security operations in the coastal region on Saturday, targeting pockets of resistance from Assad’s loyalists and calling on the remaining armed fighters to surrender.

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