A Palestinian war check reported on Monday that security causes and allied parties have killed 973 residents in a series of “massacres” in coastal areas and the Latakia Mountains since March 6.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said,” The total number of civilian victims who were liquidated amounted to 973, including people and children”, adding that “killings, area deaths, and ethnic cleansing procedures” were still continued following fatal clashes between security forces and Alawite gunmen devoted to toppled president Bashar al-Assad.
Syria has been in upheaval since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December. The insurgent-led government that replaced him has struggled to maintain power, and conflicts have exploded into sectarian violence. Clashes between security forces and Assad hardliners have triggered widespread problems, particularly against the Syrian group, which was the foundation of Assad’s program.
The unrest began on Thursday when government forces attempted to apprehend a assume near Jableh but were ambushed by military Assad supporters. In reply, security forces launched reprisals in Alawite strongholds along the Mediterranean coast. Officials claim they were targeting relics of Assad’s causes but admitted that “individual activities” contributed to the murders.
Under Assad, Alawites dominated the military and security companies. Today, they are being targeted as the fresh government blames Assad hardliners for ongoing problems.
In some areas, Alawites have faced punishment deaths, looting, and fire. Witnesses described tragic scenes where militants stormed houses, executed Alawites in the roads, and set parameters on fire. Dozens have fled into the hills, fearing more problems.
One of the worst-hit cities, Baniyas, saw body left uncollected in the roads as people were too scared to get them. Ali Sheha, a 57-year-old native, told AFP that at least 20 of his mates had been killed, some inside their stores and properties. ” Militants were firing at buildings, stealing stores, and checking IDs to perform Alawites”, he said.
By early Saturday, the punishment deaths had slowed, but the carnage was enormous. Observatory key Rami Abdurrahman called it “one of the biggest killings” of the issue.
