
Syria: A Nation in Turmoil – The Reality of War and Religious Persecution
Syria has once again become the center of global chaos. The last 72 hours have witnessed over 1,300 deaths, and the situation is deteriorating rapidly. People are fleeing for their lives, mass graves are being discovered, and religious minorities are being brutally targeted.
Reports indicate that:
- Women from religious minority groups have been paraded naked.
- Entire families have gone missing or been executed.
- Bodies are being dumped on the streets.
This is not just another war—it’s an ethnic and religious purge. But before we dive deeper, here’s something shocking:
Even after this extreme violence, Syria is NOT ranked the worst terrorism-affected country in the world. The Global Terrorism Index (2025) places Pakistan as a worse nation than Syria due to its open support for terrorist organizations.
This raises a critical question: Why is Syria burning, and who is behind this bloodshed?
Let’s break down the entire situation, piece by piece.
Syria: A Nation Caught Between Power and Religion
Geopolitical Importance of Syria
- Located in the Middle East, Syria shares borders with Israel, Iraq, Turkey, and Lebanon.
- With a population of 24 million, the country has always been a key player in regional politics.
- The Sunni Muslim majority (74%) has historically been at odds with the Alawite Muslim minority (12%), a branch of Shia Islam.
- The ruling elite, led by the Assad family (Alawites), controlled the country for decades.