Syria faces severe violence, over 1,000 killed recently

Syria is experiencing its worst violence since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, with over 1,000 reported deaths in the coastal region since Thursday. The conflict involves the Islamist-led government's forces and fighters from Assad's Alawite minority. The violence escalated after attacks on government forces, prompting reinforcements to the area. Reports indicate that hundreds of Alawite civilians were killed in retaliatory attacks, with significant casualties on both sides. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa condemned the violence, claiming remnants of the Assad regime are trying to incite civil war. He announced plans for a fact-finding committee and efforts to maintain civil peace amid international concern over the situation.