Alawite protesters confront authorities supporters in coastal cities.
Syria’s new chief has been attempting to stabilise his nation and reintegrate it globally since he took workplace in January.
However outbreaks of sectarian violence are threatening President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to rebuild the nation after 14 years of civil struggle.
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The most recent flare-up on Sunday noticed protesters from the Alawite minority group come head to head with supporters of the federal government within the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous. Authorities troops despatched to cease the violence have been attacked. The once-powerful group says it’s being marginalised.
How large a safety risk are the protests and violence?
How can President al-Sharaa calm tensions?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Friends:
Fadel Abdulghany – Founder and government director of the Syrian Community for Human Rights.
Gamal Mansour – Specialist in comparative politics and worldwide relations
Labib Nahhas – Director of the Syrian Affiliation for Residents’ Dignity
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