Damascus, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Security authorities in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia announced the imposition of a curfew in the provincial capital as a measure to preserve security and public order following recent unrest.

According to an official statement, the curfew will take effect at 5:00 p.m. local time this Tuesday and will remain in place until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

The measure excludes emergency cases, as well as medical personnel, ambulances, and firefighters.

In this context, Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba urged the citizens of Latakia to respect the law and refrain from any action that could disrupt public safety or undermine national unity.

In statements to the official SANA news agency, the spokesman urged residents of the province not to be swayed by inflammatory rhetoric, irresponsible individual behavior, or maneuvers aimed at generating chaos and instability in the country.

Al-Baba affirmed that the Syrian state categorically rejects any act of sabotage or aggression that threatens the dignity of citizens or their property, and warned that such actions constitute a clear violation of the law, for which those responsible will be subject to the corresponding legal measures.

Several regions in western Syria were the scene in recent hours of riots and sectarian violence, directed primarily against members of the Alawite community, according to local sources and monitoring organizations.

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