Recent reports reveal a horrific massacre of approximately 1,500 Alawites by Syrian forces, indicating a severe breakdown of accountability within the government led by Damascus. Investigations by news agencies, including Reuters, highlight the systematic nature of the killings and the challenges faced by fact-finding committees in holding perpetrators accountable. As the country remains divided over the credibility of these probes, Alawite women are reported missing, further intensifying the outrage and despair among the affected communities. Amidst rising tensions, some Muslim sects are experiencing internal conflicts, as reflected in their unorthodox interpretations. Calls for justice for the victims of these coastal massacres continue to grow louder, as many question whether the cycle of violence can ever be broken.