Minority sect of ousted President lives in fear as violence grips Syria’s coast

Minority sect of ousted President lives in fear as violence grips Syria’s coast

For several days, Syria’s Mediterranean coast has been gripped by extreme violence that has seen mass killings mainly targeting members of the Alawite minority. Authorities have not provided a toll, but the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor put the number of dead at 1,383 civilians, mostly Alawites. Human Rights Watch said “hundreds” were killed. … Read more

Syria Civil War LIVE updates from The Hindu: Syrian rebel assault widens as Assad races to defend Homs, Damascus

Syria Civil War LIVE updates from The Hindu: Syrian rebel assault widens as Assad races to defend Homs, Damascus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday he hopes neighbouring Syria “finds peace”, as rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad advance towards the capital, Damascus.  “Our wish is for our neighbour, Syria, to find the peace and tranquility it has been dreaming of for 13 years,” said Erdogan, a key player in the region, … Read more