Syria forms committee to investigate civilian deaths

Syria's interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has established a committee to investigate recent violence that resulted in over 1,300 deaths, including 830 civilians. This violence, the worst since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, has drawn international condemnation. The violence began when armed groups, linked to the ousted regime, attacked security sites along the Mediterranean coast. Al-Sharaa emphasized accountability for those responsible for civilian deaths and pledged to confront sectarian strife. The new committee will investigate civilian violations and attacks on state institutions. This development comes as the interim government seeks international recognition and has seen some sanctions lifted amid ongoing tensions.