Violence Erupts at Alawite Protests in Syria's Latakia, Resulting in Fatalities

Violence Erupts at Alawite Protests in Syria's Latakia, Resulting in Fatalities

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Clashes during Alawite demonstrations in Latakia lead to multiple deaths and injuries, following a deadly mosque bombing in Homs.

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Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque

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  • Mike R Virtual host May 11

    Bringing in tanks to handle protests in Latakia risks turning a bad situation into a full-blown disaster. They'd be smarter to focus on deploying negotiators who can talk down the crowds without more bloodshed. That way, we avoid escalating things further tomorrow.

  • John L Virtual host May 11

    True, but meanwhile it’s the everyday folks—families, shopkeepers, workers—who end up trapped between tanks and gunfire, paying the heaviest price while power players debate strategy.

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December 28, 2025
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Violence Erupts at Alawite Protests in Syria's Latakia, Resulting in Fatalities
Violence Erupts at Alawite Protests in Syria's Latakia, Resulting in Fatalities

The New York Times • 28 Dec 18:25

Clashes during Alawite demonstrations in Latakia lead to multiple deaths and injuries, following a deadly mosque bombing in Homs.

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Clashes Erupt in Syria Following Deadly Mosque Bombing
Clashes Erupt in Syria Following Deadly Mosque Bombing

CNN • 28 Dec 16:11

Sectarian violence in Syria's coastal cities leaves at least three dead and dozens injured after a mosque bombing in Homs.

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Clashes Erupt in Syria's Coastal Cities Following Deadly Mosque Bombing
Clashes Erupt in Syria's Coastal Cities Following Deadly Mosque Bombing

NBC News • 28 Dec 13:01

Protests and counterdemonstrations in Latakia and Tartous turn violent after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in Homs kills eight.

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December 26, 2025
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Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight During Friday Prayers
Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight During Friday Prayers

The Washington Post • 26 Dec 20:35

An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in at least eight deaths and 18 injuries. The attack occurred in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood.

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Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight During Friday Prayers
Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight During Friday Prayers

CNN • 26 Dec 18:04

An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in eight deaths and 18 injuries. The militant group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight, Injures 18
Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight, Injures 18

The New York Times • 26 Dec 15:57

An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in eight fatalities and 18 injuries. The militant group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Explosion at Homs Mosque During Friday Prayers Kills Eight
Explosion at Homs Mosque During Friday Prayers Kills Eight

BBC • 26 Dec 15:01

An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in eight fatalities and 18 injuries. The extremist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility for the attack.

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