Tragic Toll: Unveiling the Alawite Massacres
A Reuters investigation uncovers that 1,479 Syrian Alawites were killed in March massacres along Syria's coast. The report details the systematic targeting of the Alawite minority, ties to the Assad government, and efforts to piece together death tolls from multiple sources, despite the government's silence.
An extensive investigation by Reuters has revealed the staggering toll of 1,479 Syrian Alawites killed during massacres in March along the country's Mediterranean coast. This dark chapter unfolded as organized forces targeted the religious minority, aligning with the Assad government.
The report is the result of meticulous work involving interviews with over 200 victim families, security officials, and fighters. Additionally, journalists analyzed dozens of videos, obtained CCTV footage, and gathered handwritten lists of victims' names. This painstaking process has shed light on the events that have been met with governmental silence.
Despite other organizations' varying estimates of casualties, the Syrian government has refrained from releasing any official toll. Evidence suggests a direct involvement of government forces in the atrocities against the Alawite community, highlighting the ongoing complexity and tragedy of the Syrian conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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