Syrian security forces stand accused of executing numerous Alawites in Latakia province, according to reports from a war monitoring group.
Graphic footage depicts a horrifying scene of dozens of bodies, raising serious concerns about potential war crimes.
The Syrian government acknowledges isolated incidents but promises investigations, while international observers express deep alarm.
This violence, concentrated in the Alawite heartland, exacerbates existing tensions and jeopardizes any hope for peaceful transition.
