Recent clashes between Syria's new government forces and loyalists of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad have led to over 300 civilian deaths, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. This outbreak of violence marks the most severe since Assad was ousted in December. Government officials have denied the allegations of civilian fatalities caused by their forces, yet they pledge to investigate any alleged violations. The situation poses a significant test to the new government's authority and raises concerns about potential sectarian conflict amidst ongoing tensions from the civil war.
Three days of clashes have resulted in over 300 civilian deaths and numerous combatant casualties, marking the conflict’s bloodiest outbreak since the Assad regime's ousting.
The Syrian government insists its forces adhere to strict international humanitarian laws, stating it will investigate any harm caused to civilians by its military operations.
The conflict, described as the deadliest since the Assad regime was removed in December, tests the new government's authority and raises fears of a larger sectarian conflict.
The clashes erupted after Assad loyalists killed 16 members of the new government's security forces, indicating escalating tensions and violent opposition against the new regime.
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