More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge

A human rights group characterized the killings as executions and massacres, carried out in revenge against the Alawite community, which made up Assad's longtime base of support.

More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge
Syrian fighters and civilians carry the coffin of a member of the Syrian security forces during his funeral in Hama province on March 9.

A human rights group characterized the killings as executions and massacres, carried out in revenge against the Alawite community, which made up Assad's longtime base of support.

(Image credit: Moawia Atras)