Syrian Activist Warns of Rising Sectarian Tensions and Internal Conflict

Tariq al-Ahmad, a Syrian political activist, has warned that the country is facing a dangerous rise in sectarianism and may experience a new wave of violence and internal conflict if current policies persist.

In an interview with regional media outlets, al-Ahmad said sectarian divisions in Syria have grown alarmingly, and actions by affiliates of Julani — Syria’s self-declared president — have deepened social rifts. According to him, Syria’s current administration operates primarily through security responses and military decisions, leaving almost no space for civil engagement and dialogue.

Pointing to the arrests of several former employees of the Ministry of Justice, al-Ahmad described the situation as a clear sign of human rights suppression in the country. He emphasized that religious and ethnic minorities in Syria are facing targeted attacks and widespread discrimination.

He also noted that the Syrian people aspire to build a country based on the rule of law and civil coexistence. In his view, Syria stands at a crossroads: either moving toward peace and a civil democracy, or plunging further into the flames of sectarianism and renewed instability.