Damascus: The Syrian Defense Ministry has announced the end of its military operation against former President Bashar al -Assad’s loyalists, calling for security threats in Latakia and Tartos coastal areas.
In a statement on Monday, Ghani, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the army had succeeded in repealing the remaining Assad loyalists and securing key areas. “After making security threats neutral, we declare the end of military operations,” Ghani said, adding that security forces have absorbed the attacks from Assad’s loyalists and removed them from strategic places.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the violence has killed about 1,500 people since Thursday, most of whom are civilians. The conflict broke out in Assad’s stronghold, resulting in brutal clashes between the new government and Assad’s supporters. However, Al Jazeera has not confirmed the figures.
Abdul President Ahmad Al -Shahara pledged to bring those responsible for the violent clashes of Hayat Tahir al -Sham (HTS) to justice, and announced the formation of an independent committee to investigate the deaths. Ghani confirmed that security forces would fully cooperate in the investigation to expose facts and ensure justice for the victims.
Despite the announcement of the victory, instability continues plague in Syria. When the battle has decreased along the coast, the capital, in Damascus, when the gunmen tried to attack the government building, fresh violence spread. Security forces have reported that two attackers were arrested, while others escaped, and the actual identity of the attackers became unclear.
Last week, the violence in Latakia and Targets began when Assad’s supporters launched a deadly attack on the new government’s security forces. The ambush took place, as thousands of armed supporters of the new government arrived in the coastal areas, resulting in indiscriminate attack. The government has sent down the area to regain control, while efforts are underway to strengthen the region.
Among the growing violence, an ally of the Assad regime, Iran, has been accused of being involved in the unrest. Iranian officials have strongly denied the allegations, calling them “completely ridiculous”.
