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MON · 2025-12-29 · 17:10 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1229-4747
NSR-2025-1229-4747News Report·EN·Conflict
What we know about deadly clashes after protests in Syria
Following a mosque explosion, protests in Syrian coastal cities have escalated into deadly clashes, prompting the deployment of Syrian government troops. The unrest began after demonstrations erupted in response to the explosion.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-29 · 17:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Following a mosque explosion, protests in Syrian coastal cities have escalated into deadly clashes, prompting the deployment of Syrian government troops. The unrest began after demonstrations erupted in response to the explosion. As of December 29, 2025, the situation remains tense, with government forces attempting to restore order in the affected areas. Al Jazeera's Resul Serdar is reporting on the events as they unfold, providing updates on the evolving situation. The specific causes of the mosque explosion and the full extent of the casualties from the clashes are still being investigated.
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Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar explains what we know.
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Demonstrations sparked by a mosque explosion escalated into deadly clashes.
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Syrian government troops have been deployed to coastal cities.
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