Deadly protests rock Syria’s coast– The coastal cities of Syria erupted into turmoil as protests by Alawite Syrians turned deadly, underscoring how fragile the country remains after Bashar al-Assad’s dramatic fall. Demonstrations broke out across Latakia, Tartous and Jableh, drawing hundreds into the streets demanding justice, security, and political restructuring after months of rising fear. … Continue reading Deadly protests rock Syria’s coast as Alawite anger exposes post-Assad fault lines