Christians in Aleppo Face Uncertainty as Islamist Rebels Take Control
The capture of Syria’s second-largest city by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham raises fears of renewed persecution and humanitarian crises for the remaining Christian population.
- Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has seized control of Aleppo following a rapid offensive, displacing thousands of residents, including Christian families.
- The Christian population of Aleppo, which has dwindled from 150,000 in 2011 to fewer than 30,000 today, fears a resurgence of persecution despite rebel assurances of safety.
- Humanitarian conditions in Aleppo are dire, with severe shortages of food, medicine, and heating supplies compounded by ongoing airstrikes and limited electricity access.
- Many Christians have fled to Damascus and other safer areas, while local and international aid organizations scramble to provide emergency support during Syria’s harsh winter.
- The conflict has reignited tensions between Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, and rebel factions, raising concerns of further violence in the region.
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