Shia Muslims massacred by Sunni Muslims in Syria

Over 1,000 Shia Muslims killed

Damascus (Syria) – For the past three days, a horrific massacre has been taking place in Syria, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 Shia Muslims. The conflict between the new ruling government and supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad has escalated into a bloodbath.

Many victims were shot at point-blank range. 148 members of armed groups loyal to Assad have been killed. Large areas around Latakia city have been cut off from electricity and drinking water.

Key Developments:

Power Shift in Syria (December 2024)
In December 2024, a regime change took place in Syria.
The Sunni militant group HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham), led by Abu Mohammad al-Julani, seized control of Damascus.
As a result, former President Bashar al-Assad was forced to flee the country.

Targeting of Alawite Shia Muslims

The Sunni militants have been carrying out systematic attacks against the Alawite minority in Assad’s former stronghold. The Alawites, a sub-sect of Shia Muslims, have long been loyal supporters of Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

Brutal Killings and Ethnic Cleansing

Alawites Majority villages and towns have witnessed mass executions. Armed attackers are specifically targeting men, dragging them out of their homes and shooting them in the streets. Pedestrians are being shot at random, while Alawite houses are looted and set on fire. Many are fleeing to mountainous areas, abandoning their homes to escape the carnage.

Religious Identification Before Execution:

In several places, victims were questioned about their faith before being killed. Identification documents were checked, and if their Alawite identity was confirmed, they were executed on the spot. Houses belonging to Alawite families are being systematically burned down. The situation in Syria remains highly volatile, with ongoing sectarian violence and targeted massacres of religious minorities.

Editorial Perspective

Where Muslims are a minority, they attack the majority. And where they are the only ones, they start killing each other ! A peaceful and prosperous Islamic nation seems to be a rarity in the world.