Maaloula: The Plight of Christians in Syria

Ethnic Cleansing of Christians in Syria

This report shows the harrowing attack on Maaloula, a historic Christian town in Syria, by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in December 2024.

Maaloula, a cultural gem, where Neo-Aramaic, language of Jesus, once thrived, amidst an ancient and rich Christian heritage; where some of the Christian oldest icons were to be found, and where much has now been destroyed by HTS.

Maaloula tells us about the ethnic cleansing of Christians now taking place in Syria, the violence they endure, and the broader political implications of regime change in the region.