Saraya Ansar al-Sunna: A New Jihadist Threat Emerges in Syria - The Syrian Observer

Saraya Ansar al-Sunna: A New Jihadist Threat Emerges in Syria - The Syrian Observer

A shadowy group calling itself Saraya Ansar al-Sunna (Battalions of the Supporters of the Sunnah) has recently captured the attention—and fear—of Syrians across the country, especially in the coastal and central provinces. Emerging publicly in early 2025, the group has claimed responsibility for a string of deadly attacks, particularly against members of Syria’s religious minorities, including Alawites, Druze, and Shiites. Though its origins and…