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What are the implications of escalating violence in Syria for the international community?



The article reports on the ongoing violence in Syria, where over 225 people have been killed, including at least 125 civilians, during clashes on the Mediterranean coast. The Syrian Network for Human Rights describes widespread executions of young men and adult males without distinguishing between civilians and combatants. The violence, which has affected areas once loyal to President Assad, follows the defeat of his regime by Islamic rebels. Pro-Assad security forces, facing internal unrest, have been implicated in these actions. The conflict has also led to the destruction of hospitals and widespread civilian casualties, leaving those affected in despair.


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