Mass Killings in Syria Target Alawite Civilians Following Assad's Fall

Over 1,000 reported dead as new Islamist-led government faces accusations of mass violence and ethnic targeting in coastal regions.

More than 1,000 people, including at least 830 civilians, have been killed in violence in Syria's coastal regions, with Alawite minorities being heavily targeted.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and eyewitnesses report mass killings, including executions and mass graves, allegedly carried out by forces of the new Islamist-led government.
The violence began after coordinated attacks by pro-Assad groups on government forces, prompting a large-scale military response and escalating civilian casualties.
President Ahmed al-Scharaa has called for national unity and announced an independent investigation into the killings, though skepticism about accountability remains high.
International condemnation has grown, with the U.S., EU, and others urging the protection of civilians and accountability for the reported atrocities.