Syria’s al-Sharaa extends deadline for investigation into coastal killings
Al JazeeraAPR 15
These incidents are isolated cases carried out by rogue elements or individuals seeking revenge for decades of oppression under Assad's regime. The transitional authorities have taken steps toward accountability and ending the violence by establishing a probe into the killings and deploying forces to protect minority communities.
The systematic targeting of religious minorities reveals the sectarian nature of Syria's new Islamist government. Despite promises of inclusivity, authorities have failed to prevent or have actively participated in violence against Alawites and Druze communities. The extension of the investigation deadline is merely an attempt to stall real accountability.