Syrian Security Forces Arrest Alleged War Criminals in Coastal Raids
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Syrian internal security forces have arrested several people accused of war crimes. The arrests happened during operations in the coastal provinces of Lattakia and Tartous.
The Interior Ministry announced the operations on Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said those arrested were involved in "war crimes and acts of incitement."
The ministry did not release the names of those detained or provide specific details about the alleged crimes. The statement was published on the ministry's official Telegram channel.
The operations highlight ongoing security activities in government-held areas of Syria. The country has been in a state of conflict for over a decade.