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Killings and Abductions of Syrian Security Forces in Qardaha, the Hometown of Bashar al-Assad

The new Syrian administration announced on Tuesday evening the killing of two members of its General Security due to an ambush set by armed militants loyal to the Syrian regime in the countryside of Qardaha, the hometown of President Bashar al-Assad, according to Syrian media reports.
In a related context, the Operations Department in Latakia has demanded that the kidnappers of its personnel in the "Jabla" area immediately surrender them, while negotiations continue with local dignitaries for the release of the hostages.
There was also another ambush incident in the "Ain al-Sharqiya" area in the countryside of Jabla, where seven members of the Military Operations Department were captured and threatened with death if military forces advanced into the area without conditions.
These developments follow an incident of random gunfire in the town that angered local residents. Local sources confirmed that a prominent leader called for the withdrawal of foreign fighters from the area, expressing support for Syrian military forces in coordination with local dignitaries, particularly Sheikh Saleh Mansour, to ensure that violations do not occur and that disputes are resolved peacefully.
In the context of escalation, dozens of military vehicles belonging to the General Operations Department headed toward the villages of Ain al-Sharqiya and Zama, where more than 100 vehicles equipped with heavy and medium machine guns were seen.
The campaign aims to arrest the "remnants of the regime" accused of increasing their attacks and thefts, raising fears among residents of arbitrary detention campaigns against civilians.
It is noteworthy that these developments came after massive protests in Ain al-Sharqiya, where thousands demanded the expulsion of foreign fighters from the area and the establishment of security. The demonstrations were led by Sheikh Saleh Mansour, who threatened to resort to the United Nations if their demands were not met.
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Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
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