Syria investigates mass killings of Alawite civilians

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced an investigation into the mass killings of Alawite civilians, with 830 reported dead. This follows international condemnation of the violence, marking the worst unrest since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. An independent committee has been formed to hold accountable those responsible for the killings. Fighting between new security forces and former government loyalists has resulted in over 1,300 deaths, including security personnel and pro-Assad fighters. The situation escalated after the arrest of a suspect in an Alawite village. Reports indicate a relative calm returned to the coastal region, but fears of reprisals remain high among the Alawite community.