According to a report, forces loyal to Syria’s new rulers fought with forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad in the coastal cities.of Latakia and Tartous resulting in the deaths of more than 70 people. Reportedly, curfews have been imposed in the region which is where the Assad family live.
According to the report, Syria’s new islamist government came to force in December following an ambush. Reportedly, Syria’s defence ministry has issued a warning to Assad loyalists to lay down their weapons. According to the report, the new government say they are committed to destroying any remaining stockpiles of chemical weapons produced by Assad.