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How Syria’s sectarian violence spread to capital, terrorizing Alawites

How Syria’s sectarian violence spread to capital, terrorizing Alawites

  • According to accounts from 13 witnesses in Damascus, however, the sectarian violence spread to the southern edges of Syria’s capital
  • A spokesperson for the interior ministry, under which the GSS operates, told Reuters the force “did not target Alawites directly”
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Families of Syrians who disappeared during its civil war say the search must go on

Families of Syrians who disappeared during its civil war say the search must go on

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HRW says Syria must protect civilians after ‘killing spree’

HRW says Syria must protect civilians after ‘killing spree’

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Sharaa promises investigation into reports of mass killings in Syria’s coastal cities video

Sharaa promises investigation into reports of mass killings in Syria’s coastal cities

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Syria’s worst violence in months reopens wounds of the civil war video

Syria’s worst violence in months reopens wounds of the civil war

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Syria forces beef up security amid reports of mass killings of Alawites

Syria forces beef up security amid reports of mass killings of Alawites

By AFP ·
Update 2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1,000 people dead

2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1,000 people dead

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Update Syria’s Sharaa urges Alawites to surrender after deadly clashes

Syria’s Sharaa urges Alawites to surrender after deadly clashes

By AFP ·
Syria monitor says security forces kill four in former Assad bastion

Syria monitor says security forces kill four in former Assad bastion

By AFP ·
Syrian forces launch sweep as Assad loyalists accused of attacks

Syrian forces launch sweep as Assad loyalists accused of attacks

By Reuters ·
Special How Syrians can pursue justice, fast-track peace in post-conflict era photos

How Syrians can pursue justice, fast-track peace in post-conflict era

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