Alawite rebellion in Syria: More than a thousand people have died

On March 7, more than a thousand people were reported to have been killed in a rebellion led by the Alawites in western Syria, especially in the provinces of Latakia and Tartus. According to the Associated Press, at least 745 civilians have been killed in two days of clashes between the new government and former Assad supporters, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

The dead include 125 members of the Syrian government's security forces and 148 fighters from armed groups affiliated with Assad. The SOHR considers this incident to be the bloodiest incident in Syria since the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham movement overthrew the Assad regime in December 2024.

There are no official figures yet on the number of casualties from the clashes and clashes. So far, the clashes have been mostly localized and have subsided quickly. However, if the new government fails to quickly quell the Alawite insurgency, it could lead to an escalation of conflicts with other communities.

According to reports on March 8, Syrian central government forces have regained control of the provinces of Latakia and Tartus, where the Alawite insurgency began. However, the army and militants affiliated with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham movement are currently conducting raids in populated areas in the region.

The future of this uprising in the region and its consequences could lead to even greater political and sectarian tensions in Syria. The incident is likely to further exacerbate deep political problems and sectarian conflicts. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”