France has condemned the violence in Syria against civilians, particularly targeting the Alawite minority, which has seen over 500 killed recently. The French government demands independent investigations and accountability for these crimes. This violence follows the rise of the Islamist coalition Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which promised to protect ethnic minorities in Syria.
On Saturday, France expressed strong condemnation of the violence in the Syrian Arab Republic that is specifically targeting civilians, particularly due to their faith, as well as prisoners. This statement came in the wake of reports by a war monitoring group indicating that more than 500 civilians from the Alawite minority have been killed.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs called upon Syria’s new authorities to facilitate independent investigations into these grave crimes and ensure that the individuals responsible are held accountable. The statement emphasizes the need for justice for the victims of this violence.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the grim figure of 532 Alawite civilians killed, attributing these deaths to security forces and allied groups. The Alawites represent a religious minority to which former president Bashar Assad belongs, adding a layer of complexity to the ongoing conflicts.
This recent wave of violence against the Alawites coincides with the takeover by a rebel coalition, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), which seized power in December. Following their victory, HTS had publicly committed to the protection of Syria’s diverse religious and ethnic minorities, making the current attacks even more concerning.
France has reiterated its condemnation of the alarming violence in Syria targeting civilians, particularly the Alawite minority. The French government has called for accountability and independent investigations into these actions following a substantial loss of civilian life attributed to security forces. The ongoing conflict raises serious questions regarding the protection of minority groups in the region.
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