Thousands of Alawites gathered at the Al Azhari roundabout in Latakia on Tuesday, responding to Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal’s recent call for action amid heightened tension following reported attacks on Alawite-majority neighborhoods in Homs.<br />Protesters held signs reading “Release the military detainees,” “We demand the protection of minorities,” and “No to injustice – 25/11/2025.” Many chanted, “We want revenge for Sheikh Shaban,” expressing solidarity with victims of recent violence.<br />Demonstrators condemned sectarian killings, forced displacement, and escalating insecurity, while calling for greater regional autonomy and a federalist political system to protect vulnerable communities.<br />The rally underscores growing frustration in coastal regions and renewed demands for minority protection amid Syria’s shifting internal dynamics.<br /><br /><br /><br />#Latakia #Syria #Alawites #SyrianProtests #Homs #MinorityRights #EndSectarianism
