Syria forms independent committee to investigate coastal region violence

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced the formation of an independent national committee to investigate the recent deadly violence in the coastal region. 

The committee has been tasked with uncovering the causes and circumstances of the March 6 incidents, investigating human rights violations against civilians, and identifying those responsible for attacks on public institutions and security personnel. 

The presidential decree emphasized that individuals found guilty of crimes or violations would be referred to the judiciary. It also mandates full cooperation from government institutions and grants the committee the authority to enlist necessary experts to complete its mission within 30 days.