Why It Matters:
Syria has a rich history and culture and has always been a crossroads of various civilizations and religions. Among these, the Alawites, as one of the significant religious minorities in Syria, have played a special role in the history of this country. However, recently, following new developments in Syria, clips have been circulated on the internet showing terrorist groups and armed individuals harassing some Syrians and their families.
What He Is Saying:
- Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a phone talk with Hakan Fidan, the Turkish Foreign Minister, on Thursday night reiterated the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, stressing the necessity of avoiding internal conflicts and forming an inclusive government with the participation of all political, ethnic, and religious groups.
- He expressed concern over reports of arbitrary actions by armed groups against ordinary people and civilians in Shiite and Alawite areas and called for the protection of minority rights.
Go Deeper:
Armed opposition groups in Syria began their operations on the morning of November 27, 2024, intending to oust Bashar al-Assad (the former President of Syria) from power, and ultimately, after eleven days, announced their control over the city of Damascus, the capital of Syria, and Assad's exit from the country.
