People were always visiting each other , so there were strong ties between the families . '' Shiite family in Syria has endured attacks from all sides in civil war . The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the reports and is working with Syrian authorities to investigate them. It 's unclear whether attackers were with the Assad regime or the rebels . Neither the government nor the rebels trust Shiites in Syria .
Shiite family in Syria has endured attacks from all sides in civil war . The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the reports and is working with Syrian authorities to investigate them. It 's unclear whether attackers were with the Assad regime or the rebels . Neither the government nor the rebels trust Shiites in Syria .