Orthodox Christians in Syria
Sectarian Violence Leaves Alawites and Orthodox Christians Vulnerable in Syria
Written By: Alexandros
After the fall of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, many Syrians hoped their country would begin to recover from the devastating decade-long civil war that had torn it apart and left the civilian population in peril. The new Syrian government, largely made up of remnants from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, vowed to usher in a new era of prosperity and democracy for the nation. Unfortunately, these promises have yet to materialize.