Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian rebel factions pledged to unify the nation. However, mounting sectarian violence has heightened concerns among Syria's minority groups about their safety. Attacks by Islamist fighters targeting neighborhoods with significant Druse populations and the high death toll among Alawites signal that the new government struggles to maintain control and protect all communities. As various minorities form their own militias, the prospect of unifying under a single national army becomes increasingly challenging in the post-Assad landscape.
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad has led to vows of unification from rebel groups, but sectarian violence continues to instill fear among Syria's minority populations.
Despite pledges to unify rebel factions into a national army, extremist groups remain outside government control, threatening stability among Syria's diverse communities.
Recent attacks by Islamist fighters on neighborhoods housing the Druse minority raise alarms about the new government's ability to protect minorities from extremist violence.
The Syrian conflict has prompted various minority communities, including the Druse, Alawites, and Kurds, to form their own armed groups, complicating efforts for national reconciliation.
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