Overview
- An AP photographer reported at least four people killed in Latakia during armed clashes around Alawite-led demonstrations.
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least two were killed in Latakia and dozens were injured in Latakia and Tartus during large rallies.
- State media SANA reported one security officer killed and about 60 injuries, alleging attacks by Assad-linked gunmen and saying security forces were targeted.
- Protests followed Ghasal Ghasal’s appeal from exile, with marches in Latakia, Tartus, Homs and Hama and signs reading “Stop the killing of Alawites.”
- Friday’s bombing of an Alawite-frequented mosque in Homs, which authorities say killed eight and wounded 18, was claimed by Saraya Ansar al-Sunna and condemned by UN chief António Guterres.