Massacres, internal conflicts, and sectarian purges are once again pushing Syria to the brink of civil war. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), at least 5,500 civilians have been killed under the rule of Ahmed al-Sharaa.

In its report dated 7 May 2025, SOHR wrote that since the fall of the Assad regime on 8 December 2024, a total of 7,342 people have been killed across Syria in various ways. Among the dead are 5,514 civilians, including 4,852 men and youths, 402 women, and 260 children.

The Observatory documented at least 2,092 cases of executions and purges during this five-month period. A large portion of these incidents reportedly took place in March. Attacks and targeted executions against former regime members intensified, particularly in areas with weakened security.

Following the fall of the Assad regime on 8 December, Ahmed al-Sharaa assumed power. He dissolved the former military and security institutions and established new structures under his own control, attempting to secure military dominance. However, the country has seen a significant security vacuum and economic collapse.

In all regions centered around Damascus, the collapse of the regime led to an increase in sectarian purges and mass killings. Due to the rapidly escalating internal conflicts, the country is being dragged once again to the brink of civil war.