Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for national unity and peace following violent clashes in coastal Syria that resulted in the death of over 1,000 people. The violence erupted between new security forces and loyalists of the former government along the Mediterranean coast, posing a significant challenge to the current government’s forces. Of the reported casualties, 745 Alawite civilians were killed along with security personnel and pro-Assad fighters. Schools in the affected provinces of Latakia and Tartus have been closed due to unstable security conditions, and power outages have occurred following attacks on the grid. The region has been gripped by fear of reprisals, and there have been reports of massacres and widespread violence. The violence has prompted calls for an end to the bloodshed from religious leaders and analysts have expressed concerns over the lack of tools and incentives for the government to engage with disgruntled Alawites. The situation remains volatile as security forces work to maintain control and restore order in the region.
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