Alawite

Minorities abandoned: Europe's double standard on Islamist oppression in the Middle East

Just weeks after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Europeans rushed to meet with the new master of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa. They remain in favor of a Palestinian state, and rush to condem Israel.

By FREDDY EYTAN
19/03/2025
 This aerial picture shows cars queing as civilians take refuge from violence at the Hmeimim Russian

Russia urges Syrians sheltering at Hmeimim air base to leave

Alawites seeking asylum headed towards the Russian air base earlier in March. Russia has distanced itself from the responsibility of protecting the civilians who turned to its base for safety.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
18/03/2025

Syria’s Christians fear for future after deadly sectarian violence

Recent sectarian violence in Syria’s coastal region deepened fears among the shrinking Christian minority about their future and prompting church leaders to urge national reconciliation.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
16/03/2025

Syrians trickle home from sanctuary at Russian air base

Some Syrians trickle home from a Russian air base after sectarian killings, but many still fear for their safety.

By REUTERS
14/03/2025

Media coverage of Syrian Alawite killings must be criticized

This is exactly the kind of violence that should have international media splashing over, but it didn’t get the attention it deserves.

Alawite Syrians to 'Post': We need Israel's help from jihadist atrocities

“Al-Sharaa’s forces are carrying out ethnic cleansing against the ‘infidels,’” a Syrian Alawite told the Jerusalem Post

11/03/2025
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