'Killed because they are Alawites': Fear among Syria's minorities after the fall of Assad
Published: 11/10/2025

In Syria, fear grips minorities like Alawites and Christians as sectarian killings rise post the Assad regime's fall. Recent attacks targeting Alawites, once privileged under Assad, spark terror and prompt some to flee. Tragic incidents, like the killing of Christian cousins Wissam and Shafiq Mansour, underscore the escalating violence and uncertainty engulfing Syria's turmoil. As the specter of revenge attacks looms, the fragile unity in Syria is shattered, leaving vulnerable communities like Alawites and Christians grappling with an uncertain future.



