Hama province in central Syria has witnessed a sharp rise in targeted killings since the start of 2025, with 122 people reported dead amid deteriorating security and growing sectarian tensions. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the victims included 120 men, one woman, and one child.
The killings—carried out through direct shootings, assassinations, and summary executions—were reportedly conducted by unidentified gunmen across the province’s countryside. At least 46 of the victims were killed based on sectarian affiliation.
Hama, known for its complex sectarian makeup—including Sunni Muslims, Alawites, Ismailis, Murshidis, Christians, and ethnic minorities—sits near the sensitive regions of Tartus and Latakia.
The Observatory warned that the recurrence of such attacks, coupled with weak security enforcement and eroding state authority, could further inflame communal divisions. It urged Syrian authorities to launch transparent investigations and ensure civilian protection to prevent deeper societal fragmentation and further violence.
