Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty

QARDAHA, Syria, Dec 30 (Reuters) – He carried no weapons and helped keep government security forces alive, but Khairallah Dib still needed a promise of ‌amnesty to come out of hiding. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/12/30/facing-alawite-backlash-syrias-new-leaders-take-controversial-steps-to-win-loyalty