The recent outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria has led to over 100 deaths, following clashes triggered by an audio clip allegedly of a Druse cleric insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Despite the cleric's denial and the government's findings exonerating him, violence erupted as armed Sunni groups targeted Druse areas. Armed Druse communities mobilized to defend their neighborhoods, and the government intervened with military presence. This unrest, the second major fallout since Assad's ousting, heightens concerns about the stability and future of religious minorities in Syria.
The sectarian violence in Syria, ignited by a disputed audio clip, has left over 100 dead and spread from Jaramana to new regions, raising fears of further fracture.
The unrest, initially limited to Jaramana, quickly escalated as armed Sunni extremists targeted Druse neighborhoods, prompting both local militias and government forces to respond vigorously.
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