Massacres of Syrian Alaouites Deepen Sectarian Divisions in Post-Assad Era

Thousands of Alaouites and other minorities face targeted violence under Syria’s new Islamist-led government, raising fears of ongoing sectarian conflict and humanitarian disaster.

Over 1,000 Alaouite civilians have been killed in recent violence, with reports of executions and retaliatory attacks following clashes between former Assad loyalists and the new regime's forces.
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024 has left Syria fractured, with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leading a fragile Islamist government accused of failing to protect minorities.
Humanitarian conditions in Syria continue to deteriorate, with over 15 million people reliant on aid as violence and economic collapse hinder recovery efforts.
The new Syrian government has announced the formation of an independent committee to investigate the massacres, though skepticism remains about its ability to deliver justice.
International voices, including religious leaders and former political figures, are calling for urgent intervention to protect vulnerable communities and address ongoing atrocities.