More than 700 Alawites and Alevis have been killed in Syria since Thursday by Syrian De Facto government security forces and allied organizations, during clearing operations and conflicts with Bashar al -Assad loyalists in the western part of the country.

In the two coastal Syrian provinces of Latakia and Tartos there are compact populations of the ethnic-religious minority of the Alevites.

The Syrian Human Rights Observatory announced that “745 Alawites were killed in the Syrian coast and mountains of Latakia by security forces and organizations associated with them”.

The non -governmental organization based in Britain based on a wide network of sources in Syria spoke of “executions” of civilians on the basis of religious beliefs or their origin.

The UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) called on the parties yesterday to “stop hostilities immediately” and protect civilians.

Reports indicate that there are many children among the victims.

This announcement increases the report of the victims to at least 1,018 dead, including 273 security forces and fighters faithful to Assad’s faction, according to the same source.

These are the most many episodes after the Jihadists of Hayat Tahrir Sam Sam (HTS) took power in Syria on December 8th.

The leader of the organization and transitional President Ahmed Sarah today spoke of “expected challenges” and called on national unity at the same time.

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Syrian de facto authorities announced yesterday that they are working to “restore order” in western Syria.

Syrian transitional president Ahmed al -Sarah said he would hunt the “remains” of the overtime president Bashar al -Assad and will lead to justice.

At the same time, he called on the Alawites guerrillas to surrender “before it is too late”.

“You put them with all the Syrians and you committed an unforgivable mistake. The answer came and you couldn’t afford it. Turn up the weapons and surrender, “Sarah said.

He also urged security forces to “ensure that there will be no excessive or unjustified answers” following reports of many civilian losses during conflict.

The Alawites are an important mystical religious group in Syria, which follows a branch of Shiite Islam. Today, the Alawites represent about 11% of Syrian population.

The Alevis (Assad’s Secta) have some similarities to Shiite Islam, but are considered an independent Muslim religion, with many influences from the philosophy of Sufi and Western freedoms.

Murders of retaliation between Sunni and Alawites

The battles between the two sides began on Tuesday when fighters of self -propelled President Assad ambushed the forces of the new regime in the Jamble, located in Latakia.

Revenge murders began with Sunni Muslim armed loyalists in the Al -Sara government, against members of the Assad’s minority sect.

Residents of villages and cities of Alawites spoke to the Associated Press about murders in which armed Alawites, mostly men, on the streets or doors of their homes.

Many Alawite houses were looted and then set on fire in different areas, they told AP.

Samir Haidar, a 67 -year -old resident of Bania, said that his two brothers and nieces were killed by “armed groups” who stormed their home, adding that “foreigners” were included in their ranks.

Video – documents recorded dozens of dead civilians in the city of Al Muhtariga where more than 40 people were killed during the attacks.

Other videos recorded militaries with a military surrounding captive, after they were first forced to bark.

Common Declaration by Patriarchs of Christian Churches of Syria – condemn the massacres of innocent

In a joint statement, the three patriarchs of the Christian churches of Syria John I, Ignatius Ephraim II and Yusev al -Abi “call for these horrific acts to be stopped immediately in Syria, condemning the recent wave of attacks and murders.

The whole statement:

In recent days, Syria has witnessed a dangerous escalation of violence, brutality and murder, resulting in attacks on innocent citizens, including women and children. Houses have been violated by people who ignored their sacredness and have been looted – scenes that strongly reflect the enormous misery of the Syrian people.

The Christian churches, while strongly condemning every act that threatens peace among citizens, denounce and condemn the slaughter with the aim of innocent civilians and call for the immediate end of these horrible acts, which are in stark contrast to all human and moral values.

The churches also call for the rapid creation of conditions that will favor the achievement of a national reconciliation between the Syrian people. They encourage the creation of an environment that facilitates the transition to a state that respects all its citizens and lays the foundations for a society based on equality of citizens and genuine cooperation, free from the logic of revenge and exclusion. At the same time, they reaffirm the unity of Syrian territory and reject every effort to divide it.

The churches call on all stakeholders within Syria to take responsibility, to put an end to violence and to seek peaceful solutions that will defend human dignity and maintain national unity.

We pray for God to protect Syria and its people and to prevail in peace throughout the country.