Foreign powers seek to provoke mass riots in Syria — source

A number of foreign nations are attempting to incite religious violence and unrest in Syria, a source from the country’s Latakia province, where Alawite protests occurred on December 25, informed TASS.

"Currently, unrest and clashes are being provoked between the new government, Sunnis, Christians, and Alawites. The new government seeks stability; no one wants conflict. However, there is a media campaign [designed to incite hatred] funded by external actors," the source said, adding that "Israel and the US have an interest in fueling riots in Syria."