Syria's Interim President Vows Justice for Over 970 Civilians Killed in Escalating Violence

Ahmad al-Chareh pledges accountability and announces an independent investigation following unprecedented bloodshed in the west of the country since Assad's ousting.

At least 973 civilians, including women and children, have been killed in western Syria, with reports of ethnic cleansing and summary executions by various factions.
The violence erupted on March 6 after pro-Assad forces attacked security personnel in Jablé, prompting retaliatory operations by interim government forces across Lattaquié and Tartous provinces.
Interim President Ahmad al-Chareh has announced the creation of an independent commission to investigate the killings and hold those responsible accountable.
International condemnation has poured in, with the UN, Washington, and Berlin calling for immediate action to stop the atrocities and ensure justice.
The escalating violence highlights the fragile state of Syria's transitional government, which faces challenges in uniting a multiethnic, multiconfessional nation after 13 years of civil war.