Syrian authorities impose curfew in Latakia as violence surges
Syrian authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Latakia on December 30, 2025, after attacks on Alawite neighborhoods. The unrest followed deadly protests triggered by a bombing in Homs, where at least three people died.
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Friday’s attack demonstrates the continuation of some of the brutal tactics used by groups that want to keep Syria weak and divided and unstable.
Syrian authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Latakia following deadly attacks on Alawite neighbourhoods.
The curfew took effect from 5pm local time (14:00 GMT) on Tuesday until 6am (03:00 GMT) on Wednesday.
At least two people were killed Sunday when violence broke out at a protest by Syria’s minority Alawite community in the city of Latakia.
On Sunday, dozens of people came out in protests across the country’s coastal provinces demanding an end to attacks and the protection of their rights.
The demonstrations erupted two days after at least eight people were killed and about 20 injured in an explosion during Friday Prayer at a mosque in Homs.
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