Following recent massacres in Syria, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a national investigation committee, though skepticism remains regarding its independence. Al-Sharaa claims that sanctions hinder stability and links violence to attacks on loyalists of the Assad regime. Despite promises of accountability, international criticism persists, with calls for an independent investigation. The situation has escalated into a political and humanitarian crisis, with the potential for increased sanctions from the US and EU if justice is not served.