Massacre of Alawite Civilians Deepens Syria's Post-Assad Crisis

Hundreds killed in sectarian violence as interim government struggles to maintain control and pursue reconciliation.

At least 1,225 Alawite civilians were killed in western Syria following attacks by armed groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The violence erupted after loyalists of former president Bashar al-Assad attacked government forces, triggering retaliatory massacres targeting Alawite communities.
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Islamist leader, has promised an independent investigation into the killings and accountability for those responsible.
The massacres have raised concerns about the potential for ongoing sectarian violence and the fragile stability of Syria's transition government.
A historic agreement with Syrian Kurdish forces offers hope for reconciliation but remains fragile as the country grapples with its deep divisions.