Arab League condemns violence against security forces in Syria

The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States has condemned acts of violence and attacks on government security forces in Syria, emphasizing concerns over the country’s stability.

In a statement released on March 8, the General Secretariat said, “The General Secretariat voices its condemnation of the acts of violence and targeting of government security forces and uncontrolled killing, as well as any external interventions aimed at threatening civil peace and exacerbating the challenges facing Syria at the current stage,” Caliber.Az reports via Syrian media.

The League of Arab States also expressed deep concern over the security situation in Syria’s coastal region, where recent confrontations have taken place.

“We are following up with great concern the developments of the security situation in the coastal region of Syria, and the confrontations that took place there,” the statement added.

The General Secretariat stressed that the current situation necessitates policies and measures to bolster stability and counter any efforts aimed at destabilizing Syria or undermining its recovery.

On March 7-8, 2025, Syria experienced a significant escalation in violence, resulting in over 1,000 deaths, including numerous civilians. The conflict erupted when forces loyal to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad launched coordinated attacks against the nation's security forces, leading to intense clashes and widespread atrocities.

The violence was particularly severe in the coastal regions of Latakia and Tartus. In Latakia, basic services such as electricity and water were disrupted amid the fighting. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that among the casualties were 745 civilians, many from the Alawite minority, who were subjected to close-range shootings and other brutal acts.

In response to the escalating violence, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa extended curfews in Latakia and Tartus and initiated large-scale security operations to apprehend Assad loyalists. The government deployed reinforcements, including tanks and armored personnel carriers, to these provinces to restore order.

The international community has expressed deep concern over the situation. France condemned the violence and called for independent investigations into the reported atrocities.

Additionally, thousands of Syrians across various provinces, including Damascus, Idlib, Homs, Hama, Daraa, and Quneitra, protested against the attacks on security forces, denouncing sectarianism and advocating for national unity.

By Khagan Isayev