Recent conflicts in Syria have escalated into brutal sectarian violence, mainly affecting Alawite communities. Following clashes between government forces and remnants of the previous regime, at least 624 Alawites, including women and children, have been killed. This violence hit the coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, where many Alawites are concentrated. As Sunni militants wreak havoc, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for national unity, highlighting a deteriorating security situation and intensifying fears among civilians, some of whom are fleeing to Lebanon.
"Entire families were being wiped out," one doctor described the horrifying impact of the sectarian violence, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of the killings that have plagued the Alawite population.
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged national unity amidst the chaos, as visuals of mass executions spread online, highlighting the dire situation facing the Alawite community.
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