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Interior Minister Anas Khattab has affirmed that the ministry of Interior is closely monitoring developments across various governorates to ensure the maintenance of security and the protection of freedom of expression, in accordance with the law. Minister Khattab stated that he visited the city of Homs earlier today, accompanied by Hassan Soufan, a member of the Supreme Committee for Civil Peace. They were received by Governor Abdul Rahman Al-A’ma and Brigadier General Murhaf Al-Naasan, the commander of internal security in the governorate. Notably, during the visit, the minister and his delegation inspected the scene of a double homicide in the town of Zaidal, where a man and his wife were killed. They were joined by a specialized team from the Criminal Investigation Department to closely examine the ongoing investigation.
Minister Khattab praised the role of internal security troops and commended the people of Homs for their awareness and efforts to defuse tensions and prevent sectarian discord. The minister then travelled to Tartous Governorate, where he met with Governor Ahmed Al-Shami and Colonel Abdul Aal Abdul Aal, the internal security commander. The discussions focused on the general circumstances following latest protests. Khattab expressed the ministry’s appreciation for what he described as the “professional handling” of the demonstrators by security personnel, emphasising the need to continue efforts to maintain calm and stability. The tour also included a stop in Latakia, where Minister Khattab met with Governor Mohammed Al-Othman and Brigadier General Abdul Aziz Al-Ahmad, the region’s internal security commander.
He listened to the concerns and demands of protesters, assuring them that their grievances would be addressed through the appropriate institutional channels. In conclusion, Minister Khattab reiterated that the Ministry of Interior remains committed to upholding security and safeguarding freedom of expression within the bounds of the law and the constitution. In fact, he stressed the importance of preserving the authority of state institutions while thwarting any attempts to provoke unrest or sectarian division. Tensions have been high in Homs Governorate since Saturday, following the murder in Zaidal. as per the Ministry of Interior, the killers left behind messages with sectarian undertones, seemingly intended to incite sectarian unrest and mislead the public. The incident sparked limited protests in parts of Homs and some coastal cities.
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