A United Nations report has documented sectarian violence in Syria that resulted in more than 1,700 deaths, according to UN investigators. The violence specifically targeted Druse civilians and occurred in July 2025.

The UN investigation found evidence of extrajudicial killings and torture of members of the Druse religious minority community during the violence. The Druse are a religious group that practices an offshoot of Islam and have historically faced persecution in various Middle Eastern countries.

Investigators criticized the response of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government, stating that authorities had done little to address the killings and torture that occurred during the period of sectarian violence. The report suggests inadequate government action to protect civilians or hold perpetrators accountable.

The July 2025 violence represents a significant escalation in sectarian tensions within Syria. The country has experienced ongoing instability and conflict involving various religious and ethnic groups since the Syrian civil war began in 2011.

The UN findings highlight continuing challenges in protecting religious minorities in Syria and raise questions about the current government's commitment to safeguarding civilian populations from sectarian attacks.