How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?

Since taking office in January, Syria’s new leader has been working to stabilize and reintegrate his nation globally.

However, sectarian violence is putting an end to President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to bring the nation back after 14 years of civil war.

In Latakia and Tartous, the Alawite minority group’s latest flare-up came on Sunday when protesters confronted government supporters. Government forces were attacked in an effort to stop the violence. The once-powerful community claims to be underrepresented.

How serious are the protests and the violence against the security?

How can President al-Sharaa ease conflict?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

The Syrian Network for Human Rights was founded by Fadel Abdulghany and is now its executive director.

Gamal Mansour is a specialist in international relations and comparative politics.