Meditation for Peace in Syria
In December 2024, HTS and other militias entered Damascus and took control of the Syrian capital. Bashar Assad stepped down as Syrian President and left the country after issuing instructions for a peaceful transition of power. Since then, the extremist armed factions across Syria have been carrying out executions of civilians and soldiers. There are also other militias carrying out sectarian killings in Syria. In March 2025, as many as 1,300 people have been killed in the cities of Latakia and Tartus, including more than 800 civilians. Most of these people are Alawites, but also other minorities including Syrian Christians. In addition, electricity and drinking water were cut off in large areas around the city of Latakia. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/uk-lifts-sanction-jolani-regime-syrian-army-barrel-bombs-civilians Unfortunately, the prosecution of Alawites continues, with an armed group started arson attacks in Latakia against Alawites, forcing them to flee their hom...