Syria's Alawites fear retribution under the new regime

Syria's Alawites fear retribution under the new regime, given former Assad-ties
How the rebels treat the sizeable Alawite population, will be some kind of litmus test of whether the takeover of Damascus leads to violent revenge against former Assad loyalists
Syria’s Alawite Minority, Favored by the Assads, Looks Nervously to the Future
Amid an outcry for justice and accountability and threats online, a once-dominant group is feeling deep anxiety after the ouster of Syria’s dictator.
Alawites live in fear as Syrian rebels hunt members of Assad’s regime
Syria’s minority Alawite community is gripped by terror as reports spread of killings and disappearances under the country’s new Islamist rulers.
Syria's Alawite community: Once feared, now living in fear?
Syria's ousted dictator Bashar Assad and his family were members of the secretive religious minority, and used the community's fears and desires to stay in power.
The fate of minorities in post-Assad Syria
Such scenes are encouraging as observers ponder what kind of Syria Mr Sharaa and his men will forge. If Mr Sharaa revives Islam’s historical role as the defender of the region’s religious mosaic and oversees the return of millions of refugees,
Calls for 'Political New Beginning' With Post-Assad Syria
The visit by European ministers symbolizes a significant shift in international diplomacy following years of strained relations between Europe and Syria.
Disinformation campaigns could lead Syria back into civil war
A deluge of false or misleading information about Syria has flooded social media. Local and international actors are ...
Syria's new rulers warn against incitement as tensions brew
The violence in Tartous province marks the deadliest challenge yet to the Islamist-led authorities which swept Bashar ...
Mass protests against jihadist HTS rule in Syria
After the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took power in Syria, several attacks on the country’s Alawite and Christian ...
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Don’t Repeat in Syria the Mistakes of Afghanistan
In the absence of decisive action from international actors, Syria is poised to descend further into crisis, as Afghanistan ...
For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear
Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new ...
Syria’s New Government Steps Up Pursuit of Assad Loyalists
Finding the remnants of the old dictatorship and bringing them to justice has emerged as a top priority for the new ...
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Syria: The Cursed Syrian Alawites
The Alawites feared retribution, and for good reason. The Alawites used terror to maintain power for decades. Most Syrians have good reason to hate the Alawites, as well as all those who have ...