'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria
Summary
More than 100 people died in violent attacks in Syria, specifically targeting the Druze community, a religious group with unique beliefs. These attacks have increased fear and distrust among the Druze toward the government and other groups, as the country's civil war and political changes continue to affect their safety and position.Key Facts
- The Druze are a religious group in Syria with unique beliefs, originally linked to Shia Islam.
- Over 100 people, including 89 Druze fighters, died in recent sectarian violence around Damascus.
- Violence began after a fake audio recording allegedly insulted a religious figure, sparking attacks.
- Many Druze supported the Syrian government during the civil war to protect against extremism.
- The trust between Druze and the government is weakening as Islamist militias target them.
- The Syrian government stated its military actions aimed to restore stability after attacks on its forces.
- Civilians like Lama al-Hassanieh and Lama Zahereddine experienced direct violence and threats in their neighborhoods.
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