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Syria Leader Vows to Investigate Mass Killings of Civilians

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Syria Leader Vows to Investigate Mass Killings of Civilians

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Above: Syrian security forces pictured in Latakia on March 8, 2025, in Jabla, Syria. Image copyright: Abdulkerim Muhammed/Anadolu/Contributor via Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-US narrative

The actions of radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis, that murdered hundreds of people from minority groups in western Syria in recent days is completely unacceptable. The US demands accountability for what took place.

Narrative B

Remnants of the old regime are trying to drag Syria back into civil war, aiming to destroy its unity and stability, but nonetheless, violence against civilians will not be tolerated. An independent investigative body will be formed and all those responsible for harming civilians will be held responsible.

Metaculus Prediction

Public Figures

Ahmad al-Sharaa

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Syria's Post-Assad Transition

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

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Syria’s interim president calls communal clashes that left hundreds dead ‘expected challenges’

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Al JazeeraFEB 27

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Syrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts

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Syria’s interim president calls clashes ‘expected challenges’ as death toll tops 600

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