US EditionProtesters clash in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Thousands of Alawite protesters rallied after a bombing killed eight in Homs, with clashes against pro-government forces and two protesters killed, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
- On Sunday, Alawite demonstrators clashed with pro-government counterdemonstrators on Syria's coast, two days after a Homs mosque bombing killed eight and wounded 18.
- A Telegram post from Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed the attack, while officials said preliminary investigations found explosive devices inside the Homs mosque with no suspects identified.
- An Associated Press photographer saw pro-government counterprotesters throw rocks in Latakia, while security forces fired into the air to disperse crowds and cars were set on fire in Latakia.
- Funerals for the victims were held on Saturday, while government officials condemned Friday's attack but have not announced any arrests.
- The violence joins earlier waves of sectarian clashes since Assad's fall in the December 2024 rebel offensive ending nearly 14 years of civil war, while a March ambush and national commission found heavy Alawite casualties.
22 Articles
22 Articles
Clashes erupt in Syria as Alawite minority protests deadly Homs mosque bombing
Clashes broke out on Sunday during rallies held by members of Syria’s Alawite minority in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous, as well as in other areas, following Friday's deadly bombing at an Alawite mosque in Homs. According to a war monitor, at least two people were killed when security forces tried to disperse the demonstrators.
'Why the killing': Syria’s Alawites take to the streets following mosque bombing
Thousands of Alawites took to the streets after a mosque bombing in Homs killed eight. Carrying banners and photos of community leader Ghazal Ghazal, protesters called for federalism, regional autonomy, and an end to sectarian violence, showing their fears and frustration under Syria’s new Islamist authorities
At least eight people were killed on Friday in a bomb attack on a mosque belonging to the Alawites, a religious minority in Syria. On Sunday, thousands…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
