Head of Supreme Alawite Islamic Council in Syria, Diaspora calls for international protection

In light of the killing, massacres, and kidnappings currently taking place on the coast, Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal, head of the Supreme Alawite Islamic Council in Syria and Diaspora, called for international protection for innocent civilians, the establishment of an independent international investigation committee, and the activation of the role of international humanitarian organizations. He emphasized that protecting human life, regardless of race, religion, or nationality, is not a political act, but a humanitarian duty.

Sheikh Ghazal added that "the killing, kidnapping, and mutilation of living bodies has not ceased to this day, and requires urgent international intervention to protect civilians, especially in the affected areas."

He pointed out that "thousands of civilians and soldiers remain detained and their fate unknown, and members of the Alawite sect are being fought for their livelihood simply because they do not espouse extremist 'terrorist' ideology." He emphasized that this "suffering also affects broad segments of Syrian society, including Kurds, Druze, Christians, and others who call for peace, coexistence, and democracy."

Sheikh Ghazal emphasized his "rejection of accusing innocent women, children, and the elderly of being remnants of the regime," and his commitment to defending them. This is not a sectarian or political position, but rather a position of conscience, humanity, and religious and national responsibility.

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ANHA