Alawite Shrine Attack Video

Syria Sees Protests in Response to Video of Alawite Shrine Attack

This week, tensions in Syria skyrocketed after a video allegedly depicting an attack on a cherished Alawite shrine went viral and sparked widespread protests. Allegedly shot years ago, the video has just made a reappearance on social media, sparking new fury in a nation already struggling with sectarian divisions and a tenuous peace.