"The Syrian transitional government released 69 detainees in Latakia province on Friday, after they were acquitted of the charges brought against them.   Footage shows emotional moments of the released residents stepping out of bus and meeting with families who welcomed their loved ones with hugs and tears.   Alaa Deeb, one of those released, claimed he had been arrested 'unjustly and illegally'. "I was taken from a cafe during a raid and handed over to the security forces. I was falsely accused of being a former regime officer, even though I have never served in the armed forces and was exempted from compulsory service in 2004," he said.   Deeb called for accountability for those who make false accusations, noting that many innocent people remain in detention.   Moen Ghanem, the uncle of two released detainees, said his nephews had been arrested on weapons possession charges but were freed after investigations proved their innocence.   In December 2024, Syria's current transitional government took power in Damascus, with Ahmad al-Sharaa later appointed transitional president, pledging to form an inclusive government.   However, media reports have documented abuses against civilians from Druze, Alawite, Christian, and other minority communities. These developments have contributed to rising tensions, including calls for secession in Suwayda governorate and the continued failure, as of the time of publication, of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to "