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Worst violence in Syria since Assad

Security forces clashed with fighters loyal to the deposed President Bashar al-Assad

Security forces of Syria's new rulers have engaged in heavy fighting with fighters loyal to deposed President Bashar al-Assad in a coastal area of the country. It is the worst violence in Syria since rebels toppled Assad in December and installed an Islamist transitional government. We speak to people in the affected areas.

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Presenter: Mark Lowen

Photo: Syrian security forces with heavy weapons take part in an operation following attacks carried out against Syrian security forces, in Latakia, Syria, 07 March 2025

Photo credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

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