🇸🇾 Report: Massacre Testimonies from Al-Rusafa and Al-Shiha, Masyaf – March 7, 2025:
In Al-Rusafa, Mahmoud Muhammad Shawi (62), a civilian farmer and shepherd, was shot in the head by HTS terrorists while defending his home and family. Though he survived, the injuries were catastrophic. He now suffers from complete hearing loss, loss of speech, and requires assistance to eat—his life permanently altered by the assault.
In the same area, a mother recounted how her son, who had been pursuing his studies, was also killed in the attacks.
In Al-Shiha, a nearby village, two 14-year-old Alawite children, Hadi Khalil Mohammed and Ghadir Ahmed Mohammed, were brutally murdered while out collecting firewood to help fund their school expenses. Ambushed on the road between Al-Rusafa and Al-Shiha, Hadi was shot dead and his body dumped in a well. Ghadir was tied up, dragged away, and slaughtered—his head severed in a grotesque act of terror. The killers later used Ghadir’s phone to mock his grieving family.
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In Al-Rusafa, Mahmoud Muhammad Shawi (62), a civilian farmer and shepherd, was shot in the head by HTS terrorists while defending his home and family. Though he survived, the injuries were catastrophic. He now suffers from complete hearing loss, loss of speech, and requires assistance to eat—his life permanently altered by the assault.
In the same area, a mother recounted how her son, who had been pursuing his studies, was also killed in the attacks.
In Al-Shiha, a nearby village, two 14-year-old Alawite children, Hadi Khalil Mohammed and Ghadir Ahmed Mohammed, were brutally murdered while out collecting firewood to help fund their school expenses. Ambushed on the road between Al-Rusafa and Al-Shiha, Hadi was shot dead and his body dumped in a well. Ghadir was tied up, dragged away, and slaughtered—his head severed in a grotesque act of terror. The killers later used Ghadir’s phone to mock his grieving family.
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🇸🇾 Report: Disappearances, Abductions, and Targeted Violence Across Syria by Israeli-Turkey-Qatar-KSA led HTS terror regime– April 2025
The wave of abductions, enforced disappearances, and intimidation continues across multiple Syrian provinces, affecting civilians from all communities, including Alawites and Christians, and deepening the climate of fear and insecurity.
In Latakia, Yahya Mu’in Raslan, a man with a known disability, went missing while traveling from Latakia to Tartous. He lost contact with a friend during the trip and has not been heard from since. Also in Latakia, Majd Ali Makhlouf, an Alawite farmer from Bustan al-Basha, was detained by Syrian security forces on March 9. The only son in his family, Majd had no military record. His home and orchard were burned, and he remains incommunicado since his arrest.
In Salhab, on April 7, HTS militants abducted Hatem and Ali Wadi al-Ali while they were visiting relatives. Their whereabouts are still unknown. Meanwhile, in Wata Al-Ras (Qadmus), Muqdad Marouf Al-Qadi and Maala Mansour vanished just 50 meters from a General Security checkpoint, raising questions about possible complicity or negligence.
In Qassa’a, a predominantly Christian district of Damascus, Michel Mudari, a Christian man, was kidnapped while returning from work. This marks the second abduction of a Christian resident in the area within a month.
In Salnfeh, Latakia, a man was abducted under the pretense of aid distribution in the village of Al-Hawi. Gunmen in military uniforms driving a black Jeep lured him from his home and forcibly took him away.
In Al-Ghab, Hama, Ali Farid Issa of Al-Aziziyah village was killed after being approached by men in military uniforms. They asked for directions, and he agreed to help. His body was found later that day near Al-Jid village. Ali had remained in the village to protect his land after everyone else had been displaced.
In Homs, in the Al-Muhajireen neighborhood, HTS terrorists attempted to abduct a citizen in broad daylight near the telephone exchange.
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The wave of abductions, enforced disappearances, and intimidation continues across multiple Syrian provinces, affecting civilians from all communities, including Alawites and Christians, and deepening the climate of fear and insecurity.
In Latakia, Yahya Mu’in Raslan, a man with a known disability, went missing while traveling from Latakia to Tartous. He lost contact with a friend during the trip and has not been heard from since. Also in Latakia, Majd Ali Makhlouf, an Alawite farmer from Bustan al-Basha, was detained by Syrian security forces on March 9. The only son in his family, Majd had no military record. His home and orchard were burned, and he remains incommunicado since his arrest.
In Salhab, on April 7, HTS militants abducted Hatem and Ali Wadi al-Ali while they were visiting relatives. Their whereabouts are still unknown. Meanwhile, in Wata Al-Ras (Qadmus), Muqdad Marouf Al-Qadi and Maala Mansour vanished just 50 meters from a General Security checkpoint, raising questions about possible complicity or negligence.
In Qassa’a, a predominantly Christian district of Damascus, Michel Mudari, a Christian man, was kidnapped while returning from work. This marks the second abduction of a Christian resident in the area within a month.
In Salnfeh, Latakia, a man was abducted under the pretense of aid distribution in the village of Al-Hawi. Gunmen in military uniforms driving a black Jeep lured him from his home and forcibly took him away.
In Al-Ghab, Hama, Ali Farid Issa of Al-Aziziyah village was killed after being approached by men in military uniforms. They asked for directions, and he agreed to help. His body was found later that day near Al-Jid village. Ali had remained in the village to protect his land after everyone else had been displaced.
In Homs, in the Al-Muhajireen neighborhood, HTS terrorists attempted to abduct a citizen in broad daylight near the telephone exchange.
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🇸🇾 Report: Detailed Report on the Systematic Violence, Abduction, Rape, and Forced Marriages by HTS in Syria (1/3):
The violence perpetuated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, particularly targeting women and young girls, represents a disturbing escalation of human rights abuses within the region. HTS, an extremist group linked to al-Qaeda, is primarily responsible for a series of appalling crimes, including abductions, forced marriages, rape, trafficking, and killings. These activities, part of a broader systematic campaign of terror, are especially chilling in their scale and frequency, further exacerbating the already dire situation in Syria. Shockingly, these brutal actions have received insufficient attention from international organizations and women’s rights groups, despite the clear evidence of widespread suffering.
The pattern of abduction, sexual violence, and trafficking appears to be well-coordinated. A disturbing example is the disappearance of Rahaf Hassan Al-Sagheer, a young girl from the Karm Al-Loz neighborhood of Homs. Rahaf went missing while on her way to buy bread, an ordinary task that ended in tragedy. This is not an isolated case. In other areas, such as the Syrian Coast, multiple abductions have been reported. Layal Dioub, a 17-year-old girl from the Al-Qulou’ area near Baniyas, and Batoul Aref Hassan, an Alawite woman from Tartous, were both abducted in separate incidents. Another young girl, Aya Talal Qasim, was taken while attempting to collect her exam card, a seemingly innocent task that ended with her being forced into captivity. In Aya’s case, her family received two harrowing phone calls from her abductors, who allowed her to scream and plead for help, demonstrating the terrifying conditions under which she was held. Despite efforts to negotiate her release, Aya’s whereabouts remain unknown, and her family is left to endure a prolonged nightmare of uncertainty.
The abduction of women is not limited to just a few individuals but has been part of a large-scale, coordinated effort targeting entire families. In Karm al-Loz, Homs, a gunman on a motorcycle shot and killed a mother and her daughter, and left the surviving daughter critically injured. These killings have become increasingly common in the region, and they often go unpunished. This culture of impunity, combined with the fear of further violence, has led to a situation where many families are reluctant to speak out or seek justice for the atrocities committed against them.
Moreover, HTS’s operations have evolved to include trafficking, where young women and girls, especially from the Alawite community, are systematically kidnapped, sold, and exploited. Several reports have revealed chilling details of how women, particularly those who are virgins, are targeted for trafficking. Leaked communications between HTS operatives and human traffickers exposed a network in which women are evaluated based on their physical appearance and sexual status. One specific exchange between a militant and a trafficker discussed the trafficking of young Alawite girls, explicitly stating a preference for virgins. This exchange highlights the gruesome commodification of women’s bodies and reflects the same kind of atrocities perpetrated by other extremist groups, such as ISIS, whose treatment of Yazidi women has become infamous. These women are often forced into marriages with HTS militants or sold into sexual slavery, becoming little more than property to be bought and sold at the whims of their captors.
The experiences of women like Rabab (a pseudonym) and Basma (a pseudonym) provide a horrifying look into the brutal realities faced by many. Rabab and Basma were abducted by HTS militants in broad daylight while they were walking on a street. The militants took them to a secluded house, where they were held captive, subjected to beatings, and interrogated about their religious and ethnic affiliations.
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The violence perpetuated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, particularly targeting women and young girls, represents a disturbing escalation of human rights abuses within the region. HTS, an extremist group linked to al-Qaeda, is primarily responsible for a series of appalling crimes, including abductions, forced marriages, rape, trafficking, and killings. These activities, part of a broader systematic campaign of terror, are especially chilling in their scale and frequency, further exacerbating the already dire situation in Syria. Shockingly, these brutal actions have received insufficient attention from international organizations and women’s rights groups, despite the clear evidence of widespread suffering.
The pattern of abduction, sexual violence, and trafficking appears to be well-coordinated. A disturbing example is the disappearance of Rahaf Hassan Al-Sagheer, a young girl from the Karm Al-Loz neighborhood of Homs. Rahaf went missing while on her way to buy bread, an ordinary task that ended in tragedy. This is not an isolated case. In other areas, such as the Syrian Coast, multiple abductions have been reported. Layal Dioub, a 17-year-old girl from the Al-Qulou’ area near Baniyas, and Batoul Aref Hassan, an Alawite woman from Tartous, were both abducted in separate incidents. Another young girl, Aya Talal Qasim, was taken while attempting to collect her exam card, a seemingly innocent task that ended with her being forced into captivity. In Aya’s case, her family received two harrowing phone calls from her abductors, who allowed her to scream and plead for help, demonstrating the terrifying conditions under which she was held. Despite efforts to negotiate her release, Aya’s whereabouts remain unknown, and her family is left to endure a prolonged nightmare of uncertainty.
The abduction of women is not limited to just a few individuals but has been part of a large-scale, coordinated effort targeting entire families. In Karm al-Loz, Homs, a gunman on a motorcycle shot and killed a mother and her daughter, and left the surviving daughter critically injured. These killings have become increasingly common in the region, and they often go unpunished. This culture of impunity, combined with the fear of further violence, has led to a situation where many families are reluctant to speak out or seek justice for the atrocities committed against them.
Moreover, HTS’s operations have evolved to include trafficking, where young women and girls, especially from the Alawite community, are systematically kidnapped, sold, and exploited. Several reports have revealed chilling details of how women, particularly those who are virgins, are targeted for trafficking. Leaked communications between HTS operatives and human traffickers exposed a network in which women are evaluated based on their physical appearance and sexual status. One specific exchange between a militant and a trafficker discussed the trafficking of young Alawite girls, explicitly stating a preference for virgins. This exchange highlights the gruesome commodification of women’s bodies and reflects the same kind of atrocities perpetrated by other extremist groups, such as ISIS, whose treatment of Yazidi women has become infamous. These women are often forced into marriages with HTS militants or sold into sexual slavery, becoming little more than property to be bought and sold at the whims of their captors.
The experiences of women like Rabab (a pseudonym) and Basma (a pseudonym) provide a horrifying look into the brutal realities faced by many. Rabab and Basma were abducted by HTS militants in broad daylight while they were walking on a street. The militants took them to a secluded house, where they were held captive, subjected to beatings, and interrogated about their religious and ethnic affiliations.
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🇸🇾 Report: Detailed Report on the Systematic Violence, Abduction, Rape, and Forced Marriages by HTS in Syria (1/3): The violence perpetuated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, particularly targeting women and young girls, represents a disturbing escalation…
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Rabab described hearing her captors speaking in both foreign and local accents, and she recalled the psychological and physical torture she endured. After a prolonged period, Rabab was released, but Basma’s fate remains unclear. Rabab’s release came with a promise that her family would not seek justice or speak out about the incident, a threat that has forced many families into silence. The ongoing search for Basma, who remains missing, underscores the continued trauma faced by families whose loved ones are taken without any explanation or hope of recovery.
In addition to the abductions, HTS militants have been known to contact the families of their captives, assuring them that their daughters are safe but warning them to remain silent about the situation. These messages, often in the form of voice recordings or texts from untraceable international numbers, create an atmosphere of terror and confusion, with families unsure whether their loved ones are truly safe or in danger of further harm. Some of the captives, after being taken, are reportedly forced into marriages with HTS militants, with families later being told that their daughters are “married” and living outside Syria. While some of these claims may be true, others have been revealed to be little more than lies to placate the families and prevent them from raising alarms.
The network of women and girls trafficked by HTS operates within a terrifying loop of violence and exploitation. The women who manage to escape, or whose families manage to secure their release, often do so at great personal and financial cost. However, many others are left to endure a fate far worse than mere abduction. They are subjected to forced marriages, sexual slavery, and sometimes even sold to outside organizations that view them as mere commodities to be used and discarded.
The international response to these abductions, rapes, and forced marriages has been shockingly muted. While many human rights organizations and international bodies have made high-profile condemnations of similar atrocities in other parts of the world, the silence surrounding the sexual violence and exploitation of Syrian women remains profound. This lack of attention has allowed HTS to continue its operations largely unchecked. Despite the overwhelming evidence of these atrocities, there has been little in the way of effective intervention to protect the women and girls targeted by HTS, or to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
The abduction and exploitation of women in Syria, especially by groups like HTS, calls for immediate international action. It is crucial that the international community recognizes the severity of these crimes and begins to take concrete steps to address them. Humanitarian organizations must increase their presence in the region to help protect and recover abducted women and girls. International legal bodies must step in to ensure that those responsible for the abductions, rapes, and forced marriages are held accountable. Moreover, efforts must be made to ensure the recovery and rehabilitation of the women who have suffered through these traumatic experiences.
The names of those affected—Rahaf Hassan Al-Sagheer, Layal Dioub, Batoul Aref Hassan, Aya Talal Qasim, Rabab, and Basma—are only a few of the countless individuals whose lives have been irrevocably altered by HTS’s violent campaign.
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Rabab described hearing her captors speaking in both foreign and local accents, and she recalled the psychological and physical torture she endured. After a prolonged period, Rabab was released, but Basma’s fate remains unclear. Rabab’s release came with a promise that her family would not seek justice or speak out about the incident, a threat that has forced many families into silence. The ongoing search for Basma, who remains missing, underscores the continued trauma faced by families whose loved ones are taken without any explanation or hope of recovery.
In addition to the abductions, HTS militants have been known to contact the families of their captives, assuring them that their daughters are safe but warning them to remain silent about the situation. These messages, often in the form of voice recordings or texts from untraceable international numbers, create an atmosphere of terror and confusion, with families unsure whether their loved ones are truly safe or in danger of further harm. Some of the captives, after being taken, are reportedly forced into marriages with HTS militants, with families later being told that their daughters are “married” and living outside Syria. While some of these claims may be true, others have been revealed to be little more than lies to placate the families and prevent them from raising alarms.
The network of women and girls trafficked by HTS operates within a terrifying loop of violence and exploitation. The women who manage to escape, or whose families manage to secure their release, often do so at great personal and financial cost. However, many others are left to endure a fate far worse than mere abduction. They are subjected to forced marriages, sexual slavery, and sometimes even sold to outside organizations that view them as mere commodities to be used and discarded.
The international response to these abductions, rapes, and forced marriages has been shockingly muted. While many human rights organizations and international bodies have made high-profile condemnations of similar atrocities in other parts of the world, the silence surrounding the sexual violence and exploitation of Syrian women remains profound. This lack of attention has allowed HTS to continue its operations largely unchecked. Despite the overwhelming evidence of these atrocities, there has been little in the way of effective intervention to protect the women and girls targeted by HTS, or to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
The abduction and exploitation of women in Syria, especially by groups like HTS, calls for immediate international action. It is crucial that the international community recognizes the severity of these crimes and begins to take concrete steps to address them. Humanitarian organizations must increase their presence in the region to help protect and recover abducted women and girls. International legal bodies must step in to ensure that those responsible for the abductions, rapes, and forced marriages are held accountable. Moreover, efforts must be made to ensure the recovery and rehabilitation of the women who have suffered through these traumatic experiences.
The names of those affected—Rahaf Hassan Al-Sagheer, Layal Dioub, Batoul Aref Hassan, Aya Talal Qasim, Rabab, and Basma—are only a few of the countless individuals whose lives have been irrevocably altered by HTS’s violent campaign.
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Enemy Watch — Official
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Other victims, including Mariam Khaled, Fatin Suleiman, Rana Ibrahim, Nura Nasser, Lubna Hassan, Samar Hossam, Yasmin Ali, Hala Al-Rashid, Sabeen Salim, Mariam Al-Nouri, Nadia Hasan, Lina Khalaf, Basma Shams, Amal Qasim, Najwa Hassan, Suhayl Ibrahim, Fatma Darwish, Salwa Al-Saadi, Rania Qaddour, Safa Murad, Muna Shihab, Samira Kassem, Miriam Khoury, Huda Ali, Yasmin Hossam, Noor Al-Massri, Rahma Othman, Lama Jamal, Zaynab Khalil, Dania Qais, Raghda Samir, Safaa Al-Qasem, Sanaa Youssef, Maysa Omar, Laila Shaaban, Fatimah Fadl, Huda Fares, Bushra Khattab, Rana Majed, Karima Taleb, Fawziya Jasim, Maha Al-Salim, Fadia Saeed, Riham Munir, Rimsha Abbas, Maha Qasim, Shahnaz Abdulhamid, Maha Kharroubi, Rimsha Al-Mahmoud, and Rima Farouk, remain nameless in this context but are equally deserving of recognition. Their suffering should not go unnoticed.
Without immediate intervention, the future of countless women in Syria remains in grave danger. The systemic exploitation of women and girls by HTS is not only a violation of human rights but also a deeply rooted issue that requires a comprehensive and sustained response. Until the international community takes responsibility for these atrocities, the suffering of Syrian women will continue, and HTS will remain free to perpetrate its campaign of terror.
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Other victims, including Mariam Khaled, Fatin Suleiman, Rana Ibrahim, Nura Nasser, Lubna Hassan, Samar Hossam, Yasmin Ali, Hala Al-Rashid, Sabeen Salim, Mariam Al-Nouri, Nadia Hasan, Lina Khalaf, Basma Shams, Amal Qasim, Najwa Hassan, Suhayl Ibrahim, Fatma Darwish, Salwa Al-Saadi, Rania Qaddour, Safa Murad, Muna Shihab, Samira Kassem, Miriam Khoury, Huda Ali, Yasmin Hossam, Noor Al-Massri, Rahma Othman, Lama Jamal, Zaynab Khalil, Dania Qais, Raghda Samir, Safaa Al-Qasem, Sanaa Youssef, Maysa Omar, Laila Shaaban, Fatimah Fadl, Huda Fares, Bushra Khattab, Rana Majed, Karima Taleb, Fawziya Jasim, Maha Al-Salim, Fadia Saeed, Riham Munir, Rimsha Abbas, Maha Qasim, Shahnaz Abdulhamid, Maha Kharroubi, Rimsha Al-Mahmoud, and Rima Farouk, remain nameless in this context but are equally deserving of recognition. Their suffering should not go unnoticed.
Without immediate intervention, the future of countless women in Syria remains in grave danger. The systemic exploitation of women and girls by HTS is not only a violation of human rights but also a deeply rooted issue that requires a comprehensive and sustained response. Until the international community takes responsibility for these atrocities, the suffering of Syrian women will continue, and HTS will remain free to perpetrate its campaign of terror.
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❎ | Can someone forward this information to those activists, human rights artists, and actresses, and encourage them to cut their hair in their IG reels and chant ‘Zan, Zindagi, Azadi’ for these opressed women of Syria?”
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