<h1>Syria's Interim Government Ends Operation Against Assad Loyalists; Violence Sparks Refugee Crisis and International Concern.</h1> Syria's interim government declared the conclusion of a military operation against insurgents loyal to the former president, Bashar Assad, in the coastal region. The operation followed an attack by Alawite gunmen on police, leading to widespread clashes and significant civilian casualties. The interim government, led by Sunni Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is facing challenges in asserting control and addressing retaliatory violence against the Alawite community. Western governments expressed concern over the violence, urging accountability. Thousands fled to Lebanon due to the conflict, adding to the refugee crisis. A committee has been formed to investigate the incidents.