Uncertainty Looms for Syria's Alawite Community

As the Assad regime falls, Syria's Alawite community faces uncertainty and fear. The rise of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist group now governing, has deepened concerns about potential sectarian injustices.

The group has enforced Islamic dress codes and Sharia courts, intensifying minority apprehensions. While Al-Julani, a key leader, speaks of coexistence, reports of detained Alawite soldiers fuel anxiety.

The Syrian Interim Government's Sunni composition adds to the unease in a nation known for its sectarian diversity. The situation under Hafez al-Assad was also sectarian, but some believe it was more oppressive than the current regime.

Residents like Ahmad worry for their families' safety, and many, like his wife, are distressed by troubling video footage. Meanwhile, in Aleppo, despite improvements in daily life, the city's devastation leaves future prospects uncertain.

The new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa sends mixed signals, leaving observers unsure of their true intentions.