Report highlights ongoing violence against religious minorities in Syria

A recent report from Christian Solidarity International (CSI) indicates that religious minorities in Syria, including Christians, face persistent threats of abduction and violence under the current transitional government. The organization documented the deaths of four Christians between July and September 2026, noting that victims were targeted in various regions, including Latakia, Homs, and the outskirts of Damascus.

The report highlights that these incidents are part of a broader pattern of violence affecting Alawites, Druze, and Shiites, with women and girls facing particular risks of sexual violence and forced marriage. CSI attributes the instability to the composition of the new security forces, which are largely drawn from former Islamist fighters. While the Syrian Transitional Government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, has publicly pledged to protect the rights of all citizens regardless of religious or ethnic background, the report suggests that the integration of former insurgents into security roles continues to endanger minority communities.