Syria’s transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has established an independent committee to investigate the deadly violence in the coastal region that occurred on March 6. The committee is required to report its findings within 30 days. Reports indicate that 745 Alawite civilians were killed, prompting international calls for accountability and an independent investigation.
On Sunday, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the transitional President of Syria, announced the establishment of an independent national committee aimed at investigating the violent events that transpired on March 6 in the country’s coastal region. The committee is required to present its findings to the presidency within 30 days of its formation.
Recent reports indicate that Syria’s coastal region, which is predominantly inhabited by the Alawite minority, has experienced several days of severe violence. Security forces have labeled the ongoing clashes as confrontations against “remnants of the former regime,” referring to armed factions opposing the current administration.
Rami Abdel Rahman, the head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, indicated that 745 Alawite civilians were killed in these events on a “sectarian basis.” Notably, he mentioned that these victims were “not involved in combat or affiliated with the regime.”
In light of these developments, the United States, Germany, and France have called for accountability regarding the alleged “massacres” targeting minorities in western Syria. They emphasized the necessity of an independent investigation to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
The formation of an independent committee by President Ahmad Al-Sharaa aims to investigate the recent violence in Syria’s coastal region, where numerous Alawite civilians have reportedly lost their lives. The international community, including the United States, Germany, and France, is pressing for accountability and an independent inquiry into these events. The ongoing violence raises significant concerns regarding the safety and rights of minority groups in the region.
Original Source: shafaq.com
