Syria remains torn by sectarian violence five months after liberation from Bashar al-Assad's regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to foster peace and pluralism are overshadowed by violent clashes among religious groups, particularly following a fabricated insult incident involving a Druze cleric. Despite some economic relief from the U.S., Al-Sharaa's leadership is marked by a dependency on former jihadists and a centralized governance structure that inadequately addresses the underlying causes of conflict, leaving minorities like Alawites living in fear amid ongoing threats from extremist groups.
The latest crisis erupted late last month, when a Druze cleric was alleged to have insulted the Prophet Muhammad. Crowds of armed men thronged the streets in several Syrian cities, chanting for the blood of infidels.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new president, has tried repeatedly to reassure Syria's religious minorities, saying he wants peace and pluralism, but systemic issues fuel ongoing violence.
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