The European Union is set to host Syria’s so-called “Foreign Minister” in Brussels as reports of a horrific genocide against Alawites and Christians by Islamist militias continue to surface. Syrian analyst Kevork Almassian has accused Turkish President Erdogan of orchestrating this atrocity against the Alawite community.
While the HTS forces claim the killings have ceased, jihadists in Damascus demonstrated with calls for the annihilation of the Alawite population, as reported by Pamela Geller. Read more
Author Ayaan Hirsi Ali criticized “human rights” organizations and the UN for their silence, pointing out that the persecution of Christians extends beyond Syria to other Muslim-majority countries. She spoke to Sky News’ Peta Credlin, remarking on the shocking lack of coverage from Western media. Watch the interview
“In a way, it’s not shocking because one in seven Christians is subjected to persecution across Muslim-majority countries,” Hirsi Ali said. “Human rights has become a joke now … where are these institutions? And the answer is that all of these institutions have been infiltrated by people who are beholden to the ideology of Islamism. They are the ones who pull the shots,” she said.
Even mainstream outlets like CNN have reported on the mass murders carried out by HTS militias. According to the UN, more than 800 people were killed in sectarian violence, with death toll estimates reaching up to 7,000. Read more
OHCR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan described the horrors, saying many men were executed in front of their families. The extermination seems to be occurring on a sectarian basis, reportedly involving armed groups allegedly linked to security forces.
Meanwhile, Syria’s “foreign minister,” Asaad al-Shibani, is expected at an EU donor summit in Brussels. The HTS terror leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, is not anticipated to attend, according to recent reports.
The EU has been organizing this annual conference, ‘Standing with Syria: Meeting the Needs for a Successful Transition,’ since 2017. Contributions have been pledged by Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and the European Commission, totaling hundreds of millions in humanitarian aid.
Popular Resistance reported that USAID and the State Department have spent over $18 billion on humanitarian assistance in Syria, often through dubious NGOs. Read more
In a PBS interview, James Jeffrey discussed the challenges of delivering aid to regions under HTS control, acknowledging the complex legal hurdles faced by USAID.
Syrian YouTuber Kevork Almassian described the grim reality in Syria, noting the threats and violence faced by Christians and Alawites. Watch the interview
Russia and the US are reportedly collaborating on efforts to protect the Alawite community, with discussions about setting up a mini-state for them in the coastal region.
Meanwhile, tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated, with Turkey’s Islamist president supporting actions against Israel. In response, Israel has offered refuge to Syrian Druze and conducted military strikes against terrorist targets in Damascus. Read more
Almassian sharply criticized Erdogan, labeling him a “Neo-Ottoman” ruler responsible for the ongoing genocide. He condemned the EU’s response, which he believes unjustly blames the victims, and highlighted the need for greater international awareness and action.
