Syria is witnessing its worst violence since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, with reports indicating that over 200 people have been killed in recent clashes between government forces and loyalists in various regions, particularly in coastal areas like Latakia. The new government is facing significant challenges as it attempts to suppress an Alawite insurgency, leading to deadly confrontations that have resulted in numerous casualties, including security personnel and civilians. Human rights monitors report alarming figures of executions and mass killings linked to these clashes, indicating a deepening crisis as both the state and rebel factions vie for control.