London – Syria has witnessed a dangerous escalation of armed violence by the new government and its extremist factions. Most of them come from abroad, especially in coastal regions, which until recently were considered the most stable region in the country.
The brutal massacre committed against the Alawians and other minorities unfolds right in front of the international community amid clear regional conspiracy and the silence of the suspected Arab media. What’s happening today is not just an internal conflict. This is a systematic sectarian and ethnic cleansing campaign led by armed groups, with government concealment and military support from local and international authority. This analysis examines various aspects of this humanitarian catastrophe and sheds light on the questionable role of certain forces, while refuting false claims that denounce Iran or the so-called “remnants of previous regimes” of involvement in these events.
First: Escalation of the Massacre against Alawis
1. Expanding military operations in Syria’s coastal regions
Coastal regions, particularly Latakia and Taratis, have witnessed a serious escalation of military operations targeting the Alawians under the pretext of them being loyal to their previous regimes. The armed faction led by Jolani Group (Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham) used heavy weapons in mass murder and systematic destruction to intensify attacks on the villages and towns of Alawite. Reports from within Syria show that on-site executions were carried out against civilians based on sectarian identity, in addition to organized enticement aimed at terrorizing the population and forcing them to mass displacement.
2. Systematic destruction of property and infrastructure
The crimes committed by these armed factions are not limited to direct killings. It also includes the destruction of Alawite homes, burning markets and targeting infrastructure in the majority of Alawite regions. The goal of these actions is an ethnic cleansing strategy aimed at changing the demographic composition of these regions as well as political revenge, revealing a clear agenda of systematic population movement.
Second: Regional and international co-offensives in crimes against Alawis
1. The role of turkeys: military and logistical support for armed facts
The atrocities committed in Syria today cannot be separated from Turkey’s distinct role in supporting armed groups, particularly Haat Taharil al-Sham. According to the Intelligence Report, Turkey has even confirmed that it has provided weapons and ammunition to these factions, and has even encouraged the passage of foreign fighters into Syria. The Turkish government, which has long argued to seek political solutions, is actually one of the leading instigators of sectarian wars, exploiting Syrian turmoil to achieve its expansionist ambitions, even after establishing control over the central government.
2. Arab media silence and questionable double standards
Despite the unprecedented scale of the massacre against Alawis, the Arab media intentionally ignore them, reflecting blatant hypocrisy. The media provides extensive coverage of any incidents that could be used against the former Syrian government, but crimes committed by today’s dominant armed facts are filled with complete silence. Some media channels attempt to portray false narratives as “popular revolutions” that actively propagates and supports events from outside. In reality, what is happening on earth is pure sectic cleansing.
3. US and West: Double Standards for Counterterrorism
The Western attitude about Syria clearly states double standards. The armed factions that rule Syria (Heyat Taril al-Sham and his current leader) are classified as terrorist organisations under international law, but the West turns their attention to their crimes and treat them as legitimate political entities. The US and the European Union have not taken any serious steps to stop the massacre against Alawis despite allegations of fighting terrorism.
Third: Iran is not involved in the ongoing conflict
1. Exposes accusations against Iran
Media propaganda is trying to involve Iran in recent events, but facts on earth prove that this is not the case. Tehran has not intervened in these conflicts, even when the Syrian crisis peaked before the collapse of the previous regime. Instead, they repeatedly sought a political solution that would maintain Syria’s unity and prevent further bloodshed. Asserting Iran’s involvement in supporting the Alawians is merely a transparent attempt to justify sectarian crimes.
2. “The Remains of the Old Government”: Lies justifying ethnic cleansing
One of the most dangerous falsehoods transmitted by armed groups and their supporters is the claim that those targeted in the current massacre are merely the rest of the Syrian regime of the past. The story is designed to justify the mass murder of Alawis, despite the fact that most of the victims are civilians without political affiliations. This manufactured media discourse is used to obscure the reality that what is happening is not political retaliation, but a complete sectarian genocide.
Fourth: The international community faces a new moral test
1. Responsibility of the United Nations and Human Rights Organizations
Despite human rights reports documenting crimes committed by forces committed by armed factions under government cover in Syria, the international community remains neglected to taking serious action to stop these violations. The United Nations, considered to be an impartial organization protecting civilians, has yet to clearly condemn these atrocities. This international silence raises questions about the integrity of these institutions and their ability to protect human rights in the face of clear political accomplices.
2. The urgent need for immediate international action
As the massacres against the Alawians continue, the need for urgent international intervention is more pressing than ever. The great powers must abandon their narrow self-interest and envision their moral responsibility. Strict sanctions should be imposed on states supporting armed groups and governments that are openly carrying out on-site executions. Additionally, an International Committee of Inquiry must be established to hold those responsible for these crimes accountable.
Conclusion: Collective responsibility to stand up against sectarian genocide
What is happening in Syria today is not just a political conflict. It is a systematic slaughter of sects unfolding in front of the world. The fact that the massacre against Alawis is directly supported by local power and protected by the silence of the Arab media represents a humanitarian catastrophe that cannot be ignored. International and regional accomplices are evident, and the silence of the Arab media is so questionable, it is essential to reveal the power to expose these crimes and support them.
• These horrifying crimes highlight the failure of the interim government (Jolani) led by Ahmad al-Shara (Jolani) to achieve stability as the armed fact division continues to grow. Foreign interventions further complicate the Syrian scene and undermine the possibility of political solutions.
The current situation suggests ongoing tensions with a high probability of further escalation unless internal consensus is reached or effective international intervention is being implemented to halt the genocide.
The international community, major global actors, and human rights groups must take responsibility to prevent the recurrence of past genocide. Ignoring these crimes will only lead to more confusion and extremism, and will remain tainted forever in the conscience of all who have remained silent or complicit in these atrocities.