Aramean Movement for Human Rights

Urgent Alarm Over Violent Attacks Against Christian Civilians in Al-Suqaylabiyah, Northwest Syria The World Council of Arameans (Syriacs) (WCA) raises urgent alarm over escalating violence in the city of Al-Suqaylabiyah, located in Syria’s Hama province in northwest Syria, where the predominantly Christian population has reportedly been under attack for the past three hours. According to eyewitness reports, what began as a local dispute following harassment of young Christian women quickly escalated after Muslim individuals from the nearby village of Qalaat al-Madiq returned with reinforcements from surrounding areas. As circulating videos show, armed groups on motorcycles and in vehicles have since entered Al-Suqaylabiyah, destroying a Marian monument, looting shops, vandalizing property, and injuring an unknown number of defenseless civilians. Residents describe scenes of chaos and fear, with large numbers of attackers arriving while women and even children can be heard in distress in the background. For over three hours, residents report a lack of effective intervention by local security forces, leaving civilians exposed and raising fears of further escalation. The situation is currently extremely critical. The apparent sectarian nature of these attacks, targeting a predominantly Greek Orthodox Christian town, raises serious concerns about escalating intercommunal violence. @johnymesso, President of the World Council of Arameans (Syriacs), stated: “What we are witnessing is deeply alarming. No community should be left exposed to such violence and fear. The protection of civilians, especially vulnerable minority communities, must be immediate and unconditional.” These developments raise serious questions about accountability and the enforcement of the rule of law in this area. The apparent ability of armed individuals to act against unarmed civilians is extremely concerning. If such acts are not immediately addressed, they risk fueling further violence, eroding public trust, and destabilizing already fragile intercommunal relations. WCA calls upon the Syrian government for immediate action to: · Protect all civilians and restore order; · Stop ongoing attacks and looting; · Safeguard religious sites; · Hold perpetrators accountable. The international community must urgently monitor this situation and ensure the protection of vulnerable communities. The people of Al-Suqaylabiyah must not be left defenseless. @SecRubio @statedeptspox @StateDept @StateDept_NEA @USAMBTurkiye @USEmbassySyria @AuswaertigesAmt

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