Events of Bloody Days: Investigating Syria's sectarian coastal massacres of March 2025

In March 2025, the Syrian coast witnessed the worst wave of sectarian violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, following bloody clashes between security forces and armed remnants that escalated into a horrific massacre of civilians. The New Arab's partner Alaraby Television Network investigated the events and documented exclusive testimonies from survivors and the families of victims, who continue to live in fear. The Alaraby investigation raises critical questions about who initiated the violence and the role of armed factions operating outside state control, while also digitally tracking Syrian and foreign fighters suspected of involvement in the massacres.