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Fear grips Alawites in Syria's Homs as Assad 'remnants' targeted

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Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 1,800 people, overwhelmingly Alawites , have been detained in Homs city and wider province.

Homs was dubbed the "capital of the revolution" by activists who dreamt of a Syria free from Assad 's rule.

Homs 's Alawite minority fears a backlash against their sect, long associated with the Assads .

The new authorities deny wrongdoing, saying they are after former Assad forces.

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semi-formal

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English

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