Western Syria faces escalating violence after Assad's ouster
Three months after Bashar Assad was ousted, western Syria has seen a surge in violence. Armed factions are calling for a "general mobilization" to combat supporters of Assad, who are accused of attacking the new military. On March 6, social media messages urged fighters to join the effort against Assad loyalists. Hundreds of vehicles, including tanks, are heading towards the coastal areas where the Alawite sect, to which Assad belongs, is concentrated. The situation has escalated as these factions seek revenge against former officers of Assad's regime. This marks a significant shift in the conflict dynamics in Syria.