Protests have erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, has sparked outrage among Christian communities demanding better protection for minorities.
Videos circulating online show masked individuals setting the tree on fire, leaving uncertainty about whether their intention was to control or intensify the blaze. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist group leading the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, confirmed it had detained foreign fighters allegedly involved in the act.
In a gesture of solidarity, an HTS representative promised to replace the damaged tree and publicly held up a cross during a gathering, a rare acknowledgment of Christian concerns in the region.
The protests have spread to parts of Damascus, including the Kassa and Bab Touma neighborhoods, where demonstrators carried crosses and Syrian flags, chanting against the presence of foreign fighters and expressing devotion to their faith.
Although HTS has vowed to safeguard the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, the incident has cast doubt on its ability to ensure inclusivity and security for all communities under its control.
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