Syrian rebels capture 11 villages near Assad’s hometown, Alawite heartland
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Sunni rebels, reinforced with anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, have swept through the enclave of Syria’s ruling Alawite minority. Sunni rebels have moved through the coastal Syrian province of Latakia. The opposition said Islamist militias captured at least 11 Alawite villages near the coastal city of Latakia, home of Assad’s family. […]