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Syria's Sectarian Violence Escalates: 134 Dead in Massacre

5/13/2025

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Sectarian violence in Syria has escalated dramatically, with the Druze and Alawite communities bearing the brunt. A horrific massacre in Sawara el-Kubra claimed 134 lives, while 72 Alawite women have been kidnapped. Eyewitnesses allege government involvement, exposing the profound grievances and divisions that continue to plague post-war Syria.

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Story summary

Sectarian violence in Syria has escalated dramatically, with the Druze and Alawite communities bearing the brunt. A horrific massacre in Sawara el-Kubra claimed 134 lives, while 72 Alawite women have been kidnapped. Eyewitnesses allege government involvement, exposing the profound grievances and divisions that continue to plague post-war Syria.