Clashes, Mosque Bombing Kill Nearly a Dozen in Syria: What to Know
Summary
In Syria, there was a violent clash between Alawites and protesters following a mosque bombing in Homs that killed eight people. The clash resulted in at least three deaths and many injuries. These events are part of ongoing unrest in Syria after the ousting of former President Bashar Assad.Key Facts
- A mosque bombing in Homs killed eight people and injured 18 others.
- A group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for the bombing.
- Clashes between Alawites and protesters in western Syria led to at least three deaths and nearly 60 injuries.
- The violence followed the removal of former President Bashar Assad, an Alawite, last year.
- Alawites were prominent under Assad's rule, causing tensions with non-Alawite groups.
- Syrian officials condemned the bombing, but no arrests have been made.
- The U.S. carried out airstrikes against ISIS in Syria earlier this month.
- Around 1,000 U.S. soldiers are still in Syria to counter ISIS threats.
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