Ten months after Assad’s fall, Syria sinks into revenge killings and sectarian chaos

Ten months after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria has descended into a new wave of sectarian bloodshed. The new government led by former jihadist fighter Ahmed al-Shara, who once promised peace and minority protection, is now accused of orchestrating mass executions and revenge killings, particularly against the Druse minority. In Sweida province alone, around 2,000 people were reportedly killed.

Source The New York Times

The New York Times investigation verified multiple incidents of government forces executing unarmed civilians, including videos of summary shootings and forced “death leaps” from buildings. Witness accounts and footage confirmed at least five episodes of executions carried out by men in military uniforms, many of whom identified as government soldiers.

Despite international outrage, the new Syrian authorities deny involvement, blaming rogue militias. However, religious and ethnic minorities are calling for autonomy, fearing renewed persecution. Analysts warn that Syria is again approaching a breaking point — this time under a different flag, but with the same brutality.