The UN human rights office has documented the killing of 111 civilians in the Alawite community in Syria, with the real toll expected to be higher. The media's treatment of these violent clashes must be scrutinized and criticized, as there was little international attention given to the ethnic cleansing rampage. The fact-finding committee in Syria has promised to seek the arrest and prosecution of any perpetrators. The international community must remain cautious and wary of the situation in Syria.