After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024, there is new violence. Alawite women in Latakia province are being attacked. They are being kidnapped and sexually assaulted. This is a very sad situation. It shows that some people are seeking revenge. It also shows that security forces are not protecting people well. Groups are collecting information about these attacks. Victims are very scared and have suffered a lot.
The Syrian Feminist Lobby (SFL) has found many missing Alawite women. They counted over eighty disappearances. Twenty-six of these were kidnappings. This suggests that women from the Alawite group are being targeted. This is because their group supported the old government. The interim government's security service is criticized. People say they are not doing enough. Some victims said that police did not help them.
One young woman, named Ramia, was kidnapped. Three armed men took her. They said they were state security agents. The kidnapping was violent. They hurt her and insulted her Alawite identity. Ramia said, "When I said Alawite, they began insulting the sect." This shows the attacks are because of hate towards Alawites.
The SFL has collected stories from families and news. The BBC has also reported on similar experiences. These stories are about fear and violence. The suffering is not just physical. It also causes deep emotional pain.
The attacks show a lack of safety in Syria. The security service is not investigating properly. This makes the victims suffer more. It also shows a problem with the law. The situation of these Alawite women is a serious issue. It highlights the need for justice and safety for everyone. This is especially true for minority groups.