Syrian authorities have arrested 21 people linked to the rule of Bashar al-Assad in the western province of Latakia, according to state television. The arrests came after a curfew was imposed in Latakia city, a day after violent incidents in this predominantly Alawite region. Syrian state television reported that "the internal security command in Latakia province has arrested 21 individuals from remnants of the overthrown regime involved in criminal acts, sectarian incitement, and targeting of internal security forces".
