Over 1,400, mostly civilians, were killed in sectarian violence in coastal Syria in March, government says
Summary
The Syrian government investigated sectarian violence on the country's coast, resulting in over 1,400 deaths, mostly civilians. A report found no evidence that the new military leaders ordered attacks on the Alawite community, although some individuals committed violations. As violence also erupted in southern Sweida province, efforts to restore order included allegations of further civilian harm and displacement.Key Facts
- Over 1,400 people, mostly civilians, were killed in sectarian violence on Syria's coast after the ouster of President Bashar Assad.
- The violence on the coast started in March when groups loyal to Assad attacked the new government's security forces.
- A government committee reported that the new military leaders did not order attacks on the Alawite community.
- Nearly 300 people suspected of crimes during the violence have been identified, with 37 arrests made so far.
- Sectarian clashes also occurred in Sweida province between Sunni Bedouins and Druze, leading to hundreds of deaths and over 128,500 displacements.
- The committee's report noted the coastal violence involved revenge rather than ideological motives.
- Following the coastal violence, many Alawites fled to Lebanon, fearing further attacks.
- In Sweida, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent noted 300 bodies accumulated at the main hospital during the recent clashes.
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