Khaberni - Several areas in the Homs governorate have witnessed sudden security tensions in the past few days, following the discovery of the bodies of a man and his wife in the town of Zaidal in rural Homs, which led to a state of anger on platforms.
Local sources reported that the incident prompted a group of armed men to move towards some neighborhoods in an attempt to take revenge, before the security forces intervened and deployed in the tense areas to contain the situation.
In the midst of the ongoing events, Syrian actress Sulaaf Fawakherji made a controversial post on her social media accounts, condemning what she described as "the terrorizing of peaceful civilians," noting that some homes, shops, and vehicles were vandalized, and that there were injuries among the residents.
Fawakherji expressed her fear of repeating the scenes of tension that the country had previously experienced, calling for swift action to ensure the protection of civilians and prevent any assaults on them, considering that restoring calm is necessary to maintain stability.
The post by Fawakherji stirred a wave of controversy, with some journalists and activists suggesting that her remarks carried sectarian implications that could increase tensions. Critics argued that evoking old slogans or sensitive references at this time could contribute to stoking unrest instead of calming it, urging a move away from speeches that could be perceived as biased towards one party over another.
Commentators emphasized the need to adopt a discourse that calls for the protection of all Syrians without exception, and not to limit the tragedy to a specific group or region, considering that the solution lies in calming and advocating for the rule of law.
In the midst of this scene, the people of Homs and civil activities demanded an open and clear investigation into the murder and accountability for the perpetrators, in addition to controlling any attempts to break the law or assault on civilians, affirming that maintaining civil peace is a top priority.
