14 Syrian Security Officers Killed in Tartus Ambush

In Syria's Tartus province, 14 members of the new security forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), were killed in an ambush by loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad during an operation to arrest Mohammed Kanjo Hassan, a former regime official accused of issuing execution orders at the Saydnaya prison. The incident highlights the ongoing tension and challenges in maintaining security in Syria following Assad's removal from power. The new interior minister, Mohammed Abdel Rahman, condemned the ambush and vowed to enforce security and justice. Protests have erupted among Alawite communities, further complicating the volatile situation. These events underscore the fragile state of Syria's transition as it attempts to stabilize after more than a decade of conflict.