Syrian authorities have prolonged a sweeping curfew across parts of the western city of Homs after a weekend killing piqued sectarian tensions in the city.

Officials first imposed the restrictions on Sunday evening, but extended them through Monday evening as security forces attempted to stabilise the situation, according to the state-run SANA news agency.

The curfew covers a range of districts, including predominantly Alawite areas, as well as nearby mixed and Sunni-majority areas. The Interior Ministry said the measure aimed to “preserve their safety” while operations continued.

The violence erupted after a married couple from a well-known Bedouin tribe were found dead in their home south of Homs.

SANA reported that sectarian slogans were left at the scene, although the Interior Mi

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