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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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Syrian security forces, in cooperation with Syrian intelligence, conducted operations against Islamic State cells in Latakia and Aleppo provinces. The raids resulted in arrests and casualties amid ongoing tensions and sectarian violence. Syria emphasizes its commitment to coastal security and combating militant groups.
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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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The US launched over 70 military strikes across Syria in retaliation for an attack that killed three US personnel. The operation involved fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery, targeting ISIS infrastructure in Deir ez-Zor and surrounding regions. Jordan supported the strikes, which aim to prevent ISIS regrouping.
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Sectarian violence has intensified in Syria following a bombing at a Homs mosque claimed by a little-known group. Protests and clashes have broken out in Latakia and Tartous, with casualties reported. The government condemns the attack, which targets Alawites amid ongoing tensions since Assad's fall.