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A UN Security Council delegation visited Damascus ahead of the anniversary of Assad's fall, meeting with officials and civil society to discuss political transition, justice, and security. The visit underscores ongoing efforts to reintegrate Syria into the international community amid recent sectarian tensions and violence.
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Recent protests in Syria's coastal regions reflect ongoing sectarian tensions following the killing of a Bedouin couple in Homs. Alawite protesters demand federalism and prisoner releases amid violence and counter-protests, highlighting persistent instability since Assad's ousting last year. Authorities have deployed security forces to prevent further clashes.
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Protests by Alawite communities in Latakia and Homs have turned violent, resulting in deaths and injuries. The unrest follows recent sectarian attacks, calls for federalism, and government military interventions. The SDF postpones a Damascus visit amid the chaos. Tensions highlight ongoing sectarian and political divisions in Syria.