Syria imposes Latakia curfew

Syrian authorities imposed a temporary curfew in the coastal city of Syria — Latakia following deadly security incidents, including attacks by gunmen on security forces during demonstrations. The protests, called by an Alawite religious authority, included demands for federalism and resulted in four fatalities and 108 injuries among security personnel and civilians in Syria — Latakia. Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba emphasized the government's commitment to protecting citizens and warned against unlawful acts. The transitional Syrian government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has pledged to restore security and pursue remnants of the former regime of Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia in late 2024, ending the Syria — Ba ath Party's long-standing control.