Deadly clashes in Syria are precisely what new leaders sought to avert

The struggle in Syria … the struggle over Syria

Safeguarding victory is often more difficult than achieving it. That is self-evident, all the more so when powers and factions are eagerly seeking to overturn the shifts we saw in Syria a few months ago. These actors were caught off-guard by the pace at which the shift unfolded, especially the collapse of the security apparatus in major Syrian cities, one after another.

In recent days, forces affiliated with the new Syrian authorities have clashed with men loyal to former President Bashar Al-Assad, amid accusations of sectarian killings and serious abuses against civilians Hundreds of dead in clashes between the new Syrian authorities and militia members loyal to the former Al-Assad regime When three months have passed since the overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, the so-called peaceful democr…

Deadly clashes in Syria are precisely what new leaders sought to avert

Sectarian violence involving supporters of the deposed Assad regime has left hundreds dead, calling into question whether Syria’s new rulers can maintain discipline over a patchwork of armed militant groups, including hard-line jihadis.

More than 1,000 people have been killed since Thursday in clashes with loyalists of the regime of ousted President Assad, while civilians have been executed - Letter from Syria's Alawites to Netanyahu

Syria’s Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years - West Hawaii Today

DAMASCUS — Syria’s leader vowed on Sunday to hunt down the perpetrators of violent clashes pitting loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad against the country’s new Islamist rulers and said he would hold to account anyone who overstepped their authority.

Syria clashes: Bomb explodes in Damascus as tensions continue to rise

According to Arab media, the bomb attack targeted a General Security patrol in the Mazzeh neighborhood in Damascus. It is unclear if the explosion caused any casualties.