An image is displayed showing Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa calling for peace amidst increasing violence between the country’s Sunni Muslim majority and Alawites, who are accused of supporting the deposed regime of Bashar al-Assad. According to a UK-based war monitor, over 700 Alawite civilians have lost their lives since the fighting began on Thursday. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon provides further details.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250309-syria-s-sharaa-calls-for-peace-as-communal-violence-against-alawites-continues