Although they comprise only 15% of this country's population, the Shia branch known as the Alawites control the military and the presidency of this mostly Sunni nation.
Although they comprise only 15% of this country's population, the Shia branch known as the Alawites control the military and the presidency of this mostly Sunni nation. Almost 50,000 people were massacred in 1982 at Hama in this country by then-president Hafez al-Assad. Name this country which is currently experiencing protests and continued violence against President Bashir al-Assad with capital in Damascus.
Although they comprise only 15% of this country's population, the Shia branch known as the Alawites control the military and the presidency of this mostly Sunni nation.
{Syria}