Syrian security forces have initiated a large-scale operation in the Alawite neighborhoods of Homs, targeting individuals linked to war crimes and the recent protests against the ruling regime. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, the transitional authority is seeking…
Since the rise of Syrian rebels to power earlier this month, violence against the Alawite community, from which former dictator Bashar al-Assad hails, has surged. Ongoing clashes between the rebels and Alawite militias unwilling to disarm have drawn attention to…
The Alawite community in Syria, historically supported by former President Bashar al-Assad, feels increasingly threatened following the rise of Islamist rebel groups. Recent clashes in predominantly Alawite areas, including Tartous, have led to casualties and widespread protests. Community members express…
Two weeks after taking control, Syria’s new authorities are aggressively suppressing any remaining opposition, targeting loyalists of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Operations are ongoing to capture supporters, with reports of executions and imprisonments. The situation escalates as Syrian rebels…
A protester was killed in Homs, Syria, when security forces opened fire to disperse a demonstration by Alawites protesting an attack on their worship site in Aleppo. The unrest was triggered by a video shared on social media showing armed…
As Syria faces a new political reality following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, the country’s minority communities, including Alawites, Christians, and Druze, express a mix of relief and apprehension. While some celebrate the end of Assad’s regime, concerns about…
As Syria emerges from the reign of Bashar al-Assad, various minority communities express concern over their future security. The Alawite sect fears reprisals from Sunni groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, despite some negotiating peace. Christians and Druze are also adapting…
As Syria embarks on a new chapter following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, minority communities, especially the Alawites, Christians, and Druze, express fear of reprisals and uncertainty regarding their future. While Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has assured the protection of religious…
The Alawite community in Latakia, Syria, is grappling with fear and uncertainty following the regime change that ousted Bashar al-Assad. Many, like Noor, an Alawite woman, have faced violent home invasions by armed groups claiming control. As Hayat Tahrir al-Sham…
In Latakia, Syria’s heartland for the Alawite minority, citizens are grappling with fear following the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as the new governing power. Noor, an Alawite woman, recounts a traumatic incident where armed men forcibly took over…
The discussions about Syria’s future deepen after the Assad regime’s collapse. Gabriel Charitos, an international relations expert, emphasizes the lack of clarity regarding the governance of minority communities, particularly the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. He notes the Druze’s unique ties…
Syrian rebels have rapidly advanced from their stronghold in northwest Syria, capturing several major cities, including the capital Damascus, which led to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, 13 years into the civil war. This shift raises uncertainties for various…
