EU remains silent on persecution of Syrian minorities and instead legitimises new Islamist regime
While Brussels condemns “pro-Assad” forces it fails to acknowledge the brutal crackdown on Christian, Alawite and Druze communities.
The EU’s actions, including the suspension of sanctions on key sectors of the Syrian economy, have legitimised the new jihadist authorities, despite concerns about their human rights record and treatment of religious minorities.
Meanwhile, a recently leaked statement from the HTS leader instructs members not to record any crimes that can be seen on X (formerly Twitter) under the threat of punishment. At no point does he call for an end to violence and cold-blooded killings but rather merely forbids their documentation. The objective is obvious: to leave no evidence of genocide.
EU Silent as Syria’s Minorities Face Jihadist Persecution
By Javier Villamor with an introduction by Europe Reloaded (“ER”)
Introduction
ER Editor: Apologies to readers but we don’t buy the Syria-has-fallen narrative, hence we haven’t published on it.
Russia was militarily strong enough to rescue Syria from continued Western deep state attacks in the 2010s. “Assad must go” was a rallying cry that happily never materialised; reports of him gassing his own people were bogus. Russia set up naval and air bases there. And during Trump’s first term, a term of peace, Russia developed new hypersonic capabilities to be arguably the world’s leading military force. Now a few hundred or thousand so-called terrorists can topple the Assad regime with Russia in the neighbourhood? It’s highly unlikely, yet that’s what we’re being asked to believe.
There is a different narrative play at work here, we believe, perhaps one having to do with the persecution of ancient Christian groups, raising the profile of these communities and putting their names (think: Druze) before us. We’re not sure; time will tell. We do know, however, that the satanic Western deep state despises Christianity. This scenario is also a perfect opportunity to show up deep state Western leaders, as the report below demonstrates, who support terrorists under hypocritical liberal values but not democratically elected leaders.
The report below is about the EU response to the prevailing narrative.
A reminder that we published this way back in 2018 on the deep state connections of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR): Report Traces “Neutral” Syria War Observer SOHR Funding to UK Foreign Office
EU Silent as Syria’s Minorities Face Jihadist Persecution
By Javier Villamor for European Conservative
The European Commission’s handling of the Syrian crisis this past weekend has cast doubt on its impartiality and commitment to protecting religious minorities in the region.
Brussels’ 8 March statement delivered by Anouar El-Anoun accuses “pro-Assad elements” of carrying out offensives against civilians. It sparked a wave of criticism for its blatant omission of the atrocities committed by jihadist forces against Christian, Druze and Alawite communities.
According to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based NGO, the current authorities’ security forces have executed more than 1,000 civilians since the escalation began last Thursday, many of them women and children. (ER: As we said above, this is not a reliable organisation.)
Despite these reports, the European Union has doubled down on its version of events and reiterated its “strong condemnation” of the alleged offensive by elements affiliated with the former Syrian government. In its statement, the supranational body calls for the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law. However, it fails to mention the crimes currently being carried out by the region’s new Islamist rulers.
This stance has fostered a perception that Brussels is aligned with Turkish-backed jihadist groups, which recently overthrew Bashar al-Assad’s government. Meanwhile, Russia has opened the doors of its military base to accommodate refugees, in contrast to EU inaction.
In December 2024, Kaja Kallas – EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – urged insurgent groups to respect a “peaceful and inclusive transition.” However, this appeal has been labelled as naïve, given the jihadist nature of the new Syrian authorities. Kallas has emphasised the need to avoid acts of revenge and ensure the protection of all religious and ethnic minorities in Syria. Officials said they would “judge the new regime by its actions.” It took less than a month for the regime to reveal its true nature. (ER: We believe Kaja Kallas is a 2.0 by this point, having been taken down under EO 13818. There were reports of her stepping down as Estonian PM; then she resurfaced at the EU level. Her WEF page. We harbour the same suspicions for other EU names below, such as WEFer Baerbock. EO 13818 has global scope.)
In this context, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (“HTS”), Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Joulani, has held multiple meetings with European representatives. The most notable was with Germany’s Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, who visited Syria in early January to engage in dialogue with the new authorities. This meeting has been criticised, as some observers argue that it legitimises a group with a history of Islamic extremism.
Baerbock’s visit to Damascus, accompanied by her French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot, was intended to promote a peaceful transition and support regional stability. Both ministers expressed willingness to collaborate with the new Syrian authorities, provided that human rights are respected and all communities are included in the political process. (ER: LOL) The leader of HTS did not even shake their hands because they were women.
However, the situation on the ground reveals growing concerns about the safety of religious minorities. Recent reports indicate that Christian, Druze and Alawite communities are being persecuted and subjected to violence by jihadist forces. The EU’s failure to condemn these atrocities has been interpreted as an act of hypocrisy and a betrayal of the fundamental values the bloc claims to uphold.
A recently leaked statement from the HTS leader instructs members not to record any crimes that can be seen on X [formerly Twitter] under the threat of punishment. At no point does he call for an end to violence and cold-blooded killings but rather merely forbids their documentation. The objective is obvious: to leave no evidence of genocide.
On Monday, 24 February, EU foreign ministers agreed to suspend sanctions imposed on key sectors of the Syrian economy, including energy, transportation and finance. This measure aims to support the country’s economic recovery and reconstruction following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December last year.
While the EU seeks to facilitate economic recovery, some analysts warn that removing restrictions could strengthen the new authorities without ensuring true political inclusion and respect for human rights. According to Al-Monitor, the suspension of sanctions covers strategic sectors such as oil, gas and transportation, which could have significant implications for Syria’s economic and political dynamics. (ER: If the so-called terrorists are just a narrative front, then this could be a move to actually strengthen Syria behind the scenes.)
About the Author
Javier Villamor is a Spanish journalist and analyst. Based in Brussels, he covers NATO and EU affairs at European Conservative. Javier has over 17 years of experience in international politics, defence and security. He also works as a consultant providing strategic insights into global affairs and geopolitical dynamics.
Featured image: Member of the Syrian forces checking the identity card of a driver at a checkpoint in Latakia (left). Syrian forces in the coastal city of Tartus (right). Source: France 24
