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Syrian authorities move against Assad loyalists, monitor says 162 Alawite civilians 'executed'
Syria's transitional government on Friday launched a sweeping operation in western coastal areas against fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights later said that 162 Alawite civilians were "executed" by security forces.
Syria's transitional government on Friday launched a sweeping operation in western coastal areas against fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights later said that 162 Alawite civilians were "executed" by security forces.
