Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, more than 4,700 Syrian civilians have been killed in 100 days, with 1,800 fatalities from sectarian violence. The report details extensive casualties, including women and children, amid a backdrop of power struggles and extrajudicial killings. The civil conflict has intensified since late February, indicating worsening conditions across the nation.
In the aftermath of President Bashar al-Assad’s ousting on December 8, 2024, over 4,700 civilians have been killed in Syria within the first 100 days, according to a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. This report highlights the intensification of sectarian violence and chaos within the nation, resulting in at least 1,800 fatalities due to sectarian attacks.
In total, the observatory indicates that there have been 6,316 deaths across all Syrian provinces, comprising 4,711 civilians, including 345 women and 194 children, while military losses reached 1,605. The alarming number also includes 1,805 victims of field executions linked to sectarian identity and previous regime affiliations. Most incidents of violence escalated significantly in March, particularly following assaults on security checkpoints by pro-Assad militants.
The report further elucidates that the collapse of Assad’s regime initiated a power vacuum that armed groups have exploited for personal gain. Although the Islamist coalition spearheaded by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham initially maintained a degree of order, violence surged markedly by late February due to coordinated attacks on Defense Ministry officials by Assad loyalists in Alawite-majority areas.
Retaliatory measures by security forces and aligned groups led to extrajudicial executions and revenge killings. The Alawite minority, having held considerable power during the Assad family’s rule, has faced severe repercussions as the new government in Damascus asserts its authority.
The Syrian conflict has escalated dramatically in the aftermath of President Assad’s removal, leading to a catastrophic loss of civilian life and an increase in sectarian violence. The power vacuum created by the regime’s fall has allowed armed groups to thrive, exacerbating an already dire situation. With the Alawite minority facing violent retribution and a resurgence of sectarian conflict, the chance for stability in the region appears to be diminishing.
Original Source: efe.com
