Politics Report: Number of dead in fighting in Syria rises to 130
According to activists, the death toll from fighting between troops of the Syrian transitional government and armed supporters of the long-term ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled last year, has risen to 130.
07.03.2025, 15:02
SDA
This was reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. According to government forces, the clashes are taking place in the province of Latakia, a stronghold of the Alawite religious minority, to which Assad also belongs.
Following attacks by Assad sympathizers on Thursday, heavy fighting broke out on Friday.
According to the UK-based monitoring center, seven civilians were among the dead. According to the activists, 60 fighters from both sides were executed after being captured. Dozens of people were injured.
