For those serving Assad's regime, and for his religious community, the fall of the dictator has been a shock that puts them in a difficult and dangerous posture. They fear retribution from all those who were oppressed during his rule. Our reporters James André, Julie Dungelhoeff and Sofia Amara managed to enter the compound were the officers of the infamous 4th division of the regime's army had their staff quarters. A complex where families await their fate in fear, guarded by HTS fighters.
