The Syrian transitional government is launching its first crackdown on political dissidents following an "ambush" by militants loyal to the old regime.

Follow the latest on Syria Syria's new rebel rulers, led by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, are starting to face significant domestic unrest marked by a bloody attack and widespread protests, their biggest governance challenge since seizing power more than two weeks ago.

Syria’s new rulers are facing challenges to their authority, including clashes with allies of the old regime and protests accusing them of destroying religious symbols.Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched the assault that overthrew dictator Bashar al-Assad and has now positioned itself as the country’s new government.

Forces loyal to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad killed 14 police members and wounded 10 others, according to the caretaker government, as the country experiences its worst violence since the autocrat’s toppling early this month.

New Syrian rebel-led authorities say personnel were killed in 'an ambush'

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government have killed two Islamic fighters and wounded others.