Syria Faces Escalating Violence and Ethnic Tensions Following Regime Change

Over 1,000 civilians, primarily from the Alaouite minority, have been killed in recent attacks as the transitional government seeks to stabilize the country and unify factions.

More than 1,000 civilians, predominantly Alaouites, were killed in western Syria during violent reprisals following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024.
The Syrian transitional government, led by Ahmed Al-Charaa, has announced the formation of a commission to investigate the massacres and ensure accountability for the perpetrators.
A new agreement was signed between the interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate their institutions into the national framework, aiming to unify the fractured nation.
The international community, including France and the United Nations, has condemned the violence and called for immediate action to protect minority communities in Syria.
Alaouite representatives, such as Afaq Ahmad, have raised concerns about the lack of inclusion and security for their community under the new government, highlighting ongoing ethnic and religious tensions.