Alawites protest in Syria, curfew in Homs

After allegations of an attack on an Alawite place of worship, Syrian Alawites organized protests against HTS, which has seized control in parts of Syria. A nighttime curfew was imposed in Homs.


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NEWS DESK
Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Anti-HTS (Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham) demonstrations were held in Tartus, Jableh, and Latakia, coastal towns in western Syria with a significant Alawite population.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), as well as the official Syrian news agency SANA, confirmed similar protests in major urban centers like Baniyas and Homs, where police announced a curfew from 6 pm to 8 am.

During the protests in Homs, a young Alawite woman was killed by gunfire from armed individuals linked to HTS.



The demonstrations were sparked by the release of a video on digital platforms showing an attack on the "Abu Abdullah al-Husayn al-Khisibi" temple, a place of worship used by Alawites in Aleppo.

In Latakia, both the city center and rural areas are preparing for a protest to be held tomorrow in front of the governorate headquarters.

Autonomous Administration protests targeting of Alawites in Syria

The Autonomous Administration protested the targeting of the Alawites and said: "Preserving Syria's diversity and national wealth is an important foundation for building a strong Syria."


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NEWS DESK
Thursday, 26 December 2024

The Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria issued a statement regarding the recent targeting, in Tartus, Jableh, and Latakia as well as Homs, of the Alawite community by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham elements.

The statement said: "Due to the rapid developments in Syria, particularly following the overthrow of the Baath regime, it would be more appropriate to advance toward the aspiration of building a modern Syria. It is a historical necessity for the Syrian people to act in solidarity and unity to develop a national governance model based on justice and equality."

The statement added: "Our country, Syria, is rich in diversity - a historical wealth with national and societal value. This richness, destroyed by the Baath Party, reflects Syria's true identity and reality. Actions targeting Alawites on the Syrian coast, the burning of Christmas trees in Hama and Homs, do not serve Syria or its future. Protecting Syria's diversity and national wealth is an essential foundation for building a strong Syria."

The Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria, affirmed "the urgent necessity of preserving diversity in Syria and respecting symbols, traditions, and customs. Protecting the rights and sacred values of all communities is a national duty.

Wrong approaches toward any region of Syria will result in negative consequences and bring no benefit to the country. Such actions will only lead to further wars and conflicts, undermining Syria's unity. Thanks to the democratic nation project, which is based on the principle of contributions from all components, we have defended this land without war and conflict for many years."