Syria’s Transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has formed an independent national committee to investigate violent events occurring in the coastal region on March 6. This committee must report its findings within 30 days. The region has seen severe violence targeting Alawite civilians, with 745 reported deaths, and international calls for accountability are growing in response.

On March 6, a significant upheaval occurred in Syria’s coastal region, leading transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa to establish an independent national committee. This committee aims to investigate the recent violent events and is required to report its findings to the presidency within 30 days.

The coastal area, known as a stronghold for the Alawite minority, has witnessed days of severe violence. Security forces characterized these clashes as a confrontation with the “remnants of the former regime,” implying the presence of armed groups opposing the current government.

According to Rami Abdel Rahman, the head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, up to 745 Alawite civilians lost their lives due to sectarian violence during these clashes. He emphasized that these victims were not engaged in combat and had no affiliations with the regime.

In light of these events, the United States, Germany, and France called for accountability regarding the alleged massacres targeting minorities in western Syria. They have insisted on a thorough independent investigation into these crimes and emphasized the need for holding those responsible accountable.

The formation of an independent committee by President Ahmad Al-Sharaa highlights the severe and ongoing violence in Syria, particularly in the coastal region. With significant civilian casualties reported, international pressure for accountability is rising, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the recent sectarian killings. The need for justice in light of these tragic events is now more pressing than ever.

Original Source: shafaq.com