Farantouris sounds alarm over new pogroms against Greek Orthodox in Western Syria

MEP Nikolas Farantouris, a member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, has issued an urgent intervention following reports of pogroms targeting Greek Orthodox populations in Western Syria over the last few hours.

Specifically, reports indicate that massacres and pogroms are currently raging across Christian neighborhoods in Western Syria, concentrated near Latakia, the Valley of the Christians (Wadi al-Nasara), and the city of Al-Suqaylabiyah.

“The information reaching me is dramatic, and we cannot turn a blind eye,” Farantouris stated.

“Greece, the EU, and the international community must stand firm against the persecutions and violence perpetrated by the Jolani regime.”

The Greek MEP called upon the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take immediate action. He further announced that on Monday, March 30, he will submit a formal intervention to the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs, demanding a full investigation and an official diplomatic protest to the Syrian government.

After midnight in Damascus, they are still there—
holding the Cross, chanting for faith, for dignity, for life.

Christians refusing to be silenced.
Refusing the terror campaign against Suqaylabiyah.

The night is long… but they are still standing. pic.twitter.com/aWn4YzBEcx

— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) March 27, 2026

The Greeks of Damascus gather, their voices rising in chants despite the late hour of the night.

“How beautiful it is to die for our Cross,” in solidarity with the people of Suqaylabiyah pic.twitter.com/6d01pSdntr

— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) March 27, 2026

Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis,

I write to you from the town of ancient Seleucia, known today as Suqaylabiyah.

Do not leave us alone in the face of these Turkish-backed armed groups. We, and the generations before us, have never abandoned our Antiochian Greek heritage. For this… pic.twitter.com/dDCAsEuxkE

— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) March 27, 2026

Armed Islamists on motorbikes are seen bragging about storming the Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah, while greeting passing General Security vehicles that did nothing to intervene. pic.twitter.com/8X7fIbWVi2

— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) March 27, 2026

Videos show Islamist mobs loyal to Ahmed Al Sharaa attacking Christian properties in the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah. pic.twitter.com/xJQfCwzYvq

— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) March 27, 2026