Syria’s transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has established an independent committee to investigate the recent violence in the coastal region, where 745 Alawite civilians were reportedly killed in sectarian clashes. Global leaders have called for accountability regarding these incidents, urging an independent investigation into the alleged massacres.
On Sunday, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, Syria’s transitional President, declared the establishment of an independent national committee aimed at examining the violent events that transpired on March 6 in Syria’s coastal region. The committee is tasked with providing its conclusions to the presidency within a 30-day timeframe following its formation.
This coastal area, predominantly an Alawite stronghold, has recently faced sustained violence. The security forces have referred to the violence as efforts to combat the “remnants of the former regime,” indicating armed groups opposing the new government.
Rami Abdel Rahman, the head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported that 745 Alawite civilians lost their lives due to sectarian violence, emphasizing that these victims were not combatants nor affiliated with the regime.
In response to these events, the United States, Germany, and France have demanded accountability for the alleged “massacres” targeting minorities in western Syria. They have called for an independent investigation into these crimes, urging that those responsible be brought to justice.
In summary, President Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s formation of a committee to investigate the March 6 violence comes amidst significant sectarian clashes in Syria’s coastal region, raising international concern. The tragic loss of civilian lives and calls for accountability from global powers underscore the need for thorough investigations and justice for the victims affected by the ongoing violence.
Original Source: shafaq.com
