UN Report Exposes Sectarian Violence in Syria Amid Government Fragmentation

In a sobering revelation that underscores the perilous state of Syria's ongoing conflict, a United Nations-backed investigative commission has confirmed “widespread and systematic” attacks on civilians by factions affiliated with Syria’s former regime. Yet, strikingly, the report found no evidence that these brutal acts were orchestrated by the central government itself.How Does Syria’s Fragmented Power Structure Threaten Stability?This fragmentation is not just an internal Syrian issue—it poses strategic challenges for American interests and global security. The coastal violence erupted following clashes between remnants loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad and new government forces attempting to establish control. This violent power...