Syria's leader promises accountability for civilian massacre

Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has promised to punish those responsible for the recent massacre of hundreds of Alawite civilians by his forces. This violence followed an ambush by insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar al-Assad. The clashes resulted in over 1,000 deaths, including many civilians. Sharaa's government is forming an independent committee to investigate the violence and hold accountable anyone involved in the bloodshed. In response to the killings, the UN and US have called for immediate action to stop the violence and ensure accountability. Regional foreign ministers are urging the West to lift sanctions on Syria following the recent events.