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#Hama: The Hama Health Director appointed by Al-Jolani promises Sunni citizens in a local council to dismiss doctors and medical staff from hospitals and health centers in areas with religious minority majorities He said: “Even if I have to replace the entire health sector, I will replace it, just be patient with me, I just need some time.” “There is no magic wand to tell them all ’go home, each one of you to your house, close the hospitals, close the complex, close the #Sqaylabiyah hospital, and #Salamiyah, and #Masyaf.” “Just give me a little time, if I don’t get all the doctors to resign and bring you a new team, hold me accountable.” It is worth noting that Al-Suqaylabiyya is a predominantly #Christian area, Al-Salamiyya has a predominantly #Ismaili majority, and Masyaf city is a mixed Ismaili and #Alawite city with an Ismaili urban majority, while its countryside is predominantly Alawite.

That the new Syrian authorities banned alcohol in Damascus, where it historically has been allowed, signals a worrying intolerance and sectarianism. Hopefully it is not the beginning of a trend. trib.al/w11EaIl























