Syria's leader promises investigation into recent mass killings

Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has promised an investigation into mass killings of Alawite civilians, with reports indicating 973 deaths since March 6. This violence marks the worst since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the killings involved security personnel and pro-government fighters. An independent committee has been formed to identify those responsible for the violence. Fighting between new security forces and loyalists of the former regime has resulted in over 1,300 deaths. The situation has drawn international condemnation, with calls for accountability from various governments and organizations.