Tag #Hayet Tahrir Al-Sham

What are the immediate consequences for Syria's Alawite minority following the Assad regime's collapse and HTS's takeover?

After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the fate of minority groups, particularly Alawites, is uncertain. The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, which now controls the country, has stated it will protect the rights of minorities. However, fears remain due to past persecution and HTS's radical Islamist ideology.