Homs Attack: Documented Violence Against Alawite Civilians

Amid the immense suffering affecting innocent civilians, it has become increasingly difficult to determine where responsibility lies. However, Ahmad al-Sharaa (al-Jolani) — who has been presented internationally as a transformed political figure — remains, in the view of the Western Syria Alliance, the leader of a jihadist movement responsible for severe violations against minority communities in Syria.

Despite repeated claims that he does not control various armed factions, the incidents reported on the ground suggest otherwise. Attacks targeting Alawites and other minorities continue to occur under the authority of the de facto administration led by al-Jolani.

The Alliance also criticizes what it describes as the silence of international institutions — including the United Nations and major human rights organizations — in the face of what it characterizes as a series of sectarian massacres in modern Syrian history.

Homs Attack — A Documented Incident

Early in the morning of November 23, 2025, armed groups reportedly attacked Alawite neighborhoods in the city of Homs. The attackers are described as tribal groups allegedly supported by elements affiliated with the de facto authority.

Reported incidents include:

• Direct gunfire targeting unarmed civilians
• Burning of homes and commercial properties
• Destruction of private property
• Burning of civilian vehicles
• Spread of fear among residents in besieged neighborhoods

At the time of this statement, had been documented, while residents continued to send urgent distress calls for help.