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Moslems killing Moslems?
Dubai: With Bashar Al Assad’s ouster in November last year, the fate of Syria’s Alawite community remains precarious.
Once empowered by the regime, many Alawites now face reprisals from rebel factions and displaced Sunni populations who suffered under Assad’s rule.
Revenge attacks have already killed over 1,000 people, including hundreds of Alawites. The violence is among the deadliest since Syria’s conflict began 14 years ago.
The Alawites trace their origins to the 9th-century teachings of Mohammad Bin Nusayr. They have historically faced persecution under various rulers, including the Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.
For centuries, they remained a marginalised sect in northwest Syria.
With Assad gone, the Alawites are politically vulnerable in a country still divided by sectarian violence. The new government, dominated by hardline factions, has shown little interest in protecting them from revenge attacks. Thousands have fled, fearing further persecution, while others hope for reconciliation.
Dubai: With Bashar Al Assad’s ouster in November last year, the fate of Syria’s Alawite community remains precarious.
Once empowered by the regime, many Alawites now face reprisals from rebel factions and displaced Sunni populations who suffered under Assad’s rule.
Revenge attacks have already killed over 1,000 people, including hundreds of Alawites. The violence is among the deadliest since Syria’s conflict began 14 years ago.
The Alawites trace their origins to the 9th-century teachings of Mohammad Bin Nusayr. They have historically faced persecution under various rulers, including the Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.
For centuries, they remained a marginalised sect in northwest Syria.
With Assad gone, the Alawites are politically vulnerable in a country still divided by sectarian violence. The new government, dominated by hardline factions, has shown little interest in protecting them from revenge attacks. Thousands have fled, fearing further persecution, while others hope for reconciliation.
Who are Alawites? Why are they facing deadly attacks in Syria?
Revenge attacks have already killed over 1,000 people, including hundreds of Alawites
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