Syria's interim President calls for peace after massacre

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for peace following a massacre that killed over 1,000 people, marking one of the deadliest days in the country's ongoing conflict. The violence erupted after gunmen loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad attacked new security forces. The clashes, which began on March 7, resulted in significant casualties among civilians and security personnel. Reports indicate that many victims were from the Alawite minority, and there are accounts of mass killings and abductions in the coastal region, raising fears of sectarian violence. The United Nations has expressed concern over the situation, calling for an immediate end to the violence and investigations into the killings. Health services have also been affected, prompting the World Health Organization to offer emergency assistance to those injured.