Assad is an Alawi ~ and rather than debate whether or not they are a Syncretic religion with Jewish, Moslem and Christian elements, or just a really screwed up Islam I'd advise anyone who wants to know more to look it up and study the matter.
The opposition are 7th century madmen though ~ there is no doubt of that.
Here is one for a laugh....
Call the UN!
.... and they will probably impose a Obama tax on America with Obama’s approval.