Independent Committee Probes Syria's Coastal Clashes

Syria has set up an independent committee to investigate recent deadly clashes in its coastal region. A war monitoring group reported fatalities reaching 1,000, mostly civilians, in the four-day conflict in Bashar al-Assad's stronghold.

Syria has announced the formation of an independent committee to probe the devastating clashes that erupted in the coastal region. This move is seen as a response to growing concerns over the escalating violence.

The unrest, which has ravaged the area known as deposed president Bashar al-Assad's stronghold, has led to grave humanitarian concerns. According to a war monitoring group, the conflict has already claimed the lives of 1,000 people, predominantly civilians.

Efforts are underway to gain control of the situation as the clashes continue for a fourth consecutive day. The international community is closely watching the developments in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)