Dalaal Mahna, a grieving mother from Syria's Alawite minority, recounts the abduction and murder of her son amidst escalating sectarian violence. The conflict has resulted in over 1,400 civilian deaths, primarily among Alawites, due to revenge killings by Sunni factions following attacks on security personnel. Many Alawite families have sought refuge in a Russian airbase, facing dire conditions. Calls for international protection are growing, as the community grapples with the aftermath of violence and loss.