Religious Minorities In Syria Hunted As Islamist Regime Expands Control

Christian and Alawite communities in Syria are facing an unprecedented wave of violence, with more than 1,800 executed in a matter of days. Entire villages have been wiped out as Islamist forces, now in control of the government, move to eliminate religious minorities from the country.

The fall of Assad’s government in December left Syria vulnerable to extremist factions, allowing Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to take power. By January, Ahmed al-Sharaa had assumed leadership, and reports of targeted killings escalated almost immediately.

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Armed militants have stormed Christian villages, looting homes and murdering residents. In Latakia, churches have been reduced to ashes, and priests have been executed in public. Many who survived the initial attacks have fled into remote areas, but there is little hope of rescue as the violence spreads.

Despite undeniable evidence of religious cleansing, international leaders have taken no meaningful action. The United Nations issued a vague statement condemning violence in Syria but failed to highlight the mass execution of Christians. Western news outlets have sidestepped the issue, framing the crisis as part of a broader power struggle rather than an outright massacre.

Israel, a regional military power, has remained silent. Despite being well aware of the jihadist takeover in Syria, Israeli officials have done nothing to intervene or assist those under siege. Calls for military support and humanitarian relief have gone unanswered.

With no outside intervention, the attacks show no signs of stopping. The Christian population in Syria is shrinking rapidly, and the fate of those still trapped under Islamist rule remains grim.

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