Investigating massacres in Syria: Justice or sanctions avoidance?
Briefly

Amid escalating violence and international scrutiny, Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the formation of a national investigation committee to address recent massacres. He claimed that Western sanctions are hampering the government's efforts to stabilize the country while linking the violence to external forces influencing Bashar al-Assad loyalists. Despite his commitment to justice and accountability, al-Sharaa's refusal to name those involved raises questions about the committee's impartiality, as it comes after a significant shift in his messaging from targeting Assad remnants to promising justice for victims.
In a recent interview, interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa stated that the existing sanctions are undermining the government's capacity to restore peace and security in Syria.
Al-Sharaa emphasized that those responsible for the violence against Alawites and minorities will be held accountable, stating, "They will be brought to justice even if they are close to us."
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