Syrian Christians celebrating Christmas amidst concerns under new Islamist rulers

Key Points

• Syrian Christians attended Christmas Eve services after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad
• Tight security was present due to concerns of violence against Christian sites
• Protesters denounced the burning of a Christmas tree in Hama governorate
• De facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa has assured safety for Christians under HTS rule
• Incidents targeting Christians have been reported since the regime's fall

Pros

• The new Islamist rulers have pledged to protect the rights of the country's religious minorities
• De facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa has assured Christians and other groups of safety

Cons

• Incidents targeting Christians have occurred since the fall of the Assad regime

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