Maps
Magazine

WORLD NEWS

Syria’s New President Sharaa Vows Justice After Sectarian Killings
Syria’s interim President Ahmed Sharaa vows justice after mass killings of Alawis, blames pro-Assad forces & foreign backers. Says no blood will go unpunished, even among allies. Can he unite Syria?
ND
by News Desk
2025-03-11
Syria’s New President Sharaa Vows Justice After Sectarian Killings

Syria’s interim President Ahmed Sharaa has vowed to punish those responsible for mass killings of Alawis, the minority sect of ousted ruler Bashar Al Assad, calling it a threat to national unity.

📌 Key Takeaways:
✔ Mass Killings: Hundreds dead in four days of sectarian clashes
✔ Who’s to Blame? Pro-Assad forces “backed by foreigners”
✔ Sharaa’s Pledge: No bloodshed will go unpunished, even among his allies
✔ Geopolitical Moves: Calls for lifting US sanctions & seeks ties with Russia, Kurds

Bloodshed After Assad’s Fall

Sharaa, who toppled Assad on Dec 8, blamed the violence on a former military unit loyal to Assad’s brother and foreign actors. However, he admitted that revenge attacks had also taken place.

🗣️ Ahmed Sharaa:
"We fought to defend the oppressed, and we won’t accept that any blood be shed unjustly, or go without punishment— even among those closest to us."

⚠ Recent Clashes (Past 4 Days):
🔺 Hundreds killed, including 200 security personnel
🔺 Heavy fighting in coastal Alawi strongholds
🔺 Retaliatory attacks by anti-Assad factions

Syria’s Geopolitical Crossroads

Sharaa acknowledged his government has had no contact with the US since Donald Trump took office, renewing calls for sanctions relief. He also hinted at restoring ties with Russia, Assad’s long-time backer, which wants to retain two military bases in Syria.

🗣️ Sharaa:
"We seek balanced relations with all nations, but Syria must be free from foreign interference."

🚨 Key Regional Issues:
🔹 Israel’s advances in southern Syria – Sharaa condemns occupation
🔹 Kurdish relations – Plans talks with US-backed Kurdish leaders
🔹 Russian bases – Moscow seeks to maintain military presence

Sectarian Challenges & Political Legitimacy

The recent violence has been Sharaa’s biggest challenge since taking power. He entered Damascus as a liberator, pledging to unite all Syrians, including Sunnis, Alawis, Druze, Christians, Shias, Kurds, and Armenians.

But his Islamist background has raised domestic & foreign concerns over his governance style.

🗣️ Sharaa on Assad’s Palace:
"To be honest, my chest tightens in this palace. I’m astonished by how much evil against society emanated from every corner."

As Sharaa works to stabilize Syria and gain international recognition, the coming weeks will define his leadership and Syria’s post-Assad future.

 
Tagged:

Syria

MiddleEast

SectarianViolence

Assad

AhmedSharaa
Share News: