How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 75% complete December 29, 2025 at 09:50 PM

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Sectarian tensions are threatening Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to rebuild the country after 14 years of civil war. Recent outbreaks of violence include Alawite protesters confronting government supporters in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous on Sunday. Government troops deployed to quell the unrest were also attacked. The Alawite community claims marginalization, raising concerns about the stability of the region. Analysts Fadel Abdulghany, Gamal Mansour, and Labib Nahhas discussed the security threat posed by the protests and potential solutions for President al-Sharaa to de-escalate the tensions.

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