Dozens killed in clashes between Syria's security forces and al-Assad loyalists

Gunmen coming from the direction of the Idlib region arrived at dawn and rounded up the men while telling the women to remain at home. The men were then executed,

Abdulrahman said

In Banias, which is another town in the outskirts of Tartous, still the fighting is continuing between government forces and the rebel forces,

he said, although security forces were able to secure other surrounding areas

All night, we heard the sounds of gunfire and explosions,

he said

We will restore stability to the region and protect the property of our people,

he said