Following the presentation of their findings to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the investigative committee tasked with examining the coastal clashes and atrocities that took place in northwestern Syria this past March has publicly released its report. Key highlights from the investigation include:
• Committee teams inspected 33 sites in and around the coastal region.
• More than 230 military and security personnel were killed in attacks carried out by pro-Assad remnants; 265 suspects have been identified in connection with these killings.
• Families of the victims reported that Assad loyalists used their areas as staging grounds to launch attacks on government forces.
• The initial ambushes triggered a massive influx of over 200,000 armed individuals into the coastal region, fueling widespread disorder.
• At least 1,426 deaths were documented, including civilians and former regime affiliates—among them 90 women.
• Serious violations against civilians occurred on March 8–9.
• Security forces were also implicated in multiple recorded abuses.
• Some individuals formed criminal gangs that looted towns and cities throughout the coastal region.
• Over 480 incidents of arson were reported.
• Impersonators posing as soldiers or security officers committed acts of violence and abuse against civilians.
• A total of 298 individuals have so far been identified as responsible for crimes and atrocities.

Jumaa al-Anzi, the head of the fact-finding committee, stated that all findings have been submitted to the public prosecutor. He emphasized the government’s intention to pursue accountability at every level, adding, “The state is serious about holding all officials accountable—regardless of rank. The coming days will make this clear.”