Alawite Women Report Kidnappings In Syria

In western Syria, several Alawite women say they were kidnapped after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Ramia, a teenager from Latakia province, said armed men forced her into a car, beat her, and insulted her faith. She said she was held for two days and threatened. Other women told similar stories of [...]

Syria Alawite Protests Turn Violent

On November 25, 2025, several thousand members of Syria's Alawite minority took to the streets of several coastal and central cities-including Latakia, Tartus, and Homs-to express their discontent with the government, demanding political change, the release of detained community members, and protection from violence. The protest in Latakia turned perilous when security forces fired shots [...]

Violence Against Alawite Community In Syria

Earlier this month, Syria's Alawite community, particularly in Latakia and Tartus, was subjected to violent retribution following the fall of the Assad regime. Alawite villages, including the town of al-Sanobar, were flooded by Sunni Islamist militants, where over 200 Alawites were murdered. Survivors documented brutal executions, mass killings, and indiscriminate destruction. The assaults were sectarian, [...]

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