Syria Justice Archive
03.05.202507:29
Homs Countryside | Alawite Farmers Massacred in Kafrnan, Displaced From Nearby Village
HTS General Security forces carried out a brutal massacre in the village of Kafrnan, northern Homs countryside, killing four Alawite farmers while they worked their land. Local sources confirm the victims were executed on the spot due to their sectarian identity.
Victims Identified:
Professor Safa Khader Al-Abbas (65)
Nashmiya Ibrahim Eid (60)
Nazmiya Sweid (47)
Namir Al-Mustafa (Al-Malash) (45)
Nearby, the village of Tasnin—once home to Alawite and Sunni Turkmen families—has seen rising violence. Backed by HTS affiliated groups and their "security forces", some Turkmen residents reportedly carried out systematic attacks, leading to the full displacement of the Alawite population.
HTS General Security forces carried out a brutal massacre in the village of Kafrnan, northern Homs countryside, killing four Alawite farmers while they worked their land. Local sources confirm the victims were executed on the spot due to their sectarian identity.
Victims Identified:
Professor Safa Khader Al-Abbas (65)
Nashmiya Ibrahim Eid (60)
Nazmiya Sweid (47)
Namir Al-Mustafa (Al-Malash) (45)
Nearby, the village of Tasnin—once home to Alawite and Sunni Turkmen families—has seen rising violence. Backed by HTS affiliated groups and their "security forces", some Turkmen residents reportedly carried out systematic attacks, leading to the full displacement of the Alawite population.
02.05.202519:42
Homs Countryside | Mass Raids and Intimidation Across Western Villages
This evening, a large-scale raid was carried out across numerous villages in the western Homs countryside, including Arqaya, Fahil, Al-Qabou, Al-Sharqaliyah, Tarin, Al-Zaybaq, Al-Kanisa, Bteisa, Ram Al-Anz, and Umm Al-Azam.
During the operations, residents were reportedly terrorized as armed forces opened fire, stormed homes, and subjected civilians to humiliation.
This evening, a large-scale raid was carried out across numerous villages in the western Homs countryside, including Arqaya, Fahil, Al-Qabou, Al-Sharqaliyah, Tarin, Al-Zaybaq, Al-Kanisa, Bteisa, Ram Al-Anz, and Umm Al-Azam.
During the operations, residents were reportedly terrorized as armed forces opened fire, stormed homes, and subjected civilians to humiliation.
30.04.202518:50
Ayssoun, Homs | Captain Fadi Khalil Salit Killed In Targetted Shooting
In the village of Ayssoun, Homs Governorate, Captain Fadi Khalil Salit, a well-known bodybuilding trainer, was shot dead in front of his home by two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle.
The assailants opened fire and fled the scene.
In the village of Ayssoun, Homs Governorate, Captain Fadi Khalil Salit, a well-known bodybuilding trainer, was shot dead in front of his home by two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle.
The assailants opened fire and fled the scene.
30.04.202517:47
Sahnaya | Druze Beaten and Accused As They're Accused Being Fighters
A video shows Druze round up in a truck, while being beaten and verbally abused by HTS militants.
In the footage, one of the attackers accuses the young man of being a sniper. The victim repeatedly pleads, "I swear I'm not a sniper."
This mirrors previous incidents where militants have labeled civilians, including Alawites and university students as "regime remnants" or "snipers" to justify arbitrary detentions, abuse, or execution.
A video shows Druze round up in a truck, while being beaten and verbally abused by HTS militants.
In the footage, one of the attackers accuses the young man of being a sniper. The victim repeatedly pleads, "I swear I'm not a sniper."
This mirrors previous incidents where militants have labeled civilians, including Alawites and university students as "regime remnants" or "snipers" to justify arbitrary detentions, abuse, or execution.
29.04.202516:46
Qarfais, Lattakia | Alawite Civilian Found Dead After Abducted by HTS Militants
The body of Hassan Abdul Hadi Youssef, a young man from the village of Qarfais in the Lattakia countryside, was found today after he was kidnapped on Monday by militants affiliated with HTS.
The body of Hassan Abdul Hadi Youssef, a young man from the village of Qarfais in the Lattakia countryside, was found today after he was kidnapped on Monday by militants affiliated with HTS.
28.04.202517:54
Syria | Voice Recordings Circulate Calling for Killings of Druze and Alawites
Audio recordings full of sectarian hare are circulating across social media platforms, calling for the killing of Druze and Alawite communities.
The recordings from loyalists of Jolani, incite sectarian violence and highlight the takfiri mindset that underlines their extremist version of Islam.
Audio recordings full of sectarian hare are circulating across social media platforms, calling for the killing of Druze and Alawite communities.
The recordings from loyalists of Jolani, incite sectarian violence and highlight the takfiri mindset that underlines their extremist version of Islam.
03.05.202506:46
Suwayda | Bedouin Fighter Captured, Humiliated and Beaten by Druze Faction
Footage has surfaced showing a Bedouin fighter captured by Druze forces in Suwayda as they stormed the area.
The man is seen being beaten and humiliated, amid escalating retaliatory violence and sectarian tension in the region.
Footage has surfaced showing a Bedouin fighter captured by Druze forces in Suwayda as they stormed the area.
The man is seen being beaten and humiliated, amid escalating retaliatory violence and sectarian tension in the region.
02.05.202518:51
Dweila, Damascus | Rising Tensions Spark Fears Among Christian Residents
Concerns are growing in the predominantly Christian neighborhood of Dweila, after repeated gatherings have taken place in recent days, with participants chanting islamic slogans.
This comes in the wake of earlier efforts to expel Islamic Dawah vehicles from the area where both Muslim and Christian residents confronted drivers of Dawah vehicles.
Now, local residents fear that mounting tensions may be manipulated by extremist factions, potentially leading to incitement, violations, and even forced displacement.
Concerns are growing in the predominantly Christian neighborhood of Dweila, after repeated gatherings have taken place in recent days, with participants chanting islamic slogans.
This comes in the wake of earlier efforts to expel Islamic Dawah vehicles from the area where both Muslim and Christian residents confronted drivers of Dawah vehicles.
Now, local residents fear that mounting tensions may be manipulated by extremist factions, potentially leading to incitement, violations, and even forced displacement.
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30.04.202518:29
In similar footage, another Druze man (suspected fighter) is captured while HTS militants begin following and surrounding the man.
One militant refers to him as a pig, while the other has his gun out and indicates to follow him, as they approach the man.
One militant refers to him as a pig, while the other has his gun out and indicates to follow him, as they approach the man.
30.04.202513:21
Sahnaya | Multiple HTS "General Security" Members Captured and Killed by Druze Fighters
Sources linked to HTS claim those killed were captured and executed by Druze fighters with their bodies being dragged through the streets following their deaths.
April 29, 2025
Sources linked to HTS claim those killed were captured and executed by Druze fighters with their bodies being dragged through the streets following their deaths.
April 29, 2025
29.04.202503:06
Idlib | ISIS Flags Raised as Crowds Chant Against Jews and Druze
In Idlib, under the control of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), crowds gathered carrying ISIS flags and chanting religious, and sectarian slogans targeting the Druze and Jewish communities.
Protesters called for the spilling of Jewish blood with chants of "Khaybar, Khaybar, O Jews," while also inciting violence against the Druze.
In Idlib, under the control of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), crowds gathered carrying ISIS flags and chanting religious, and sectarian slogans targeting the Druze and Jewish communities.
Protesters called for the spilling of Jewish blood with chants of "Khaybar, Khaybar, O Jews," while also inciting violence against the Druze.
28.04.202517:45
Bustan al-Basha, Qardaha | Mass Grave Discovered Containing Civilian Victims
A mass grave was uncovered in the village of Bustan al-Basha, Qardaha, containing the bodies of six civilians killed on March 9, 2025.
So far, two victims have been identified: Ayman Hassan Asaad, 56, and Ali Nihad Saleh, 21. Both were executed with gunshots to the head.
A mass grave was uncovered in the village of Bustan al-Basha, Qardaha, containing the bodies of six civilians killed on March 9, 2025.
So far, two victims have been identified: Ayman Hassan Asaad, 56, and Ali Nihad Saleh, 21. Both were executed with gunshots to the head.
03.05.202505:28
Al-Nabk, Raqqa | Infighting Among Gangs Over Loot Dispute
Clashes erupted between groups of gangs at a security center, reportedly due to disputes over stolen goods.
The internal fighting highlights growing tensions and lawlessness within these factions.
Clashes erupted between groups of gangs at a security center, reportedly due to disputes over stolen goods.
The internal fighting highlights growing tensions and lawlessness within these factions.
01.05.202516:07
Homs | Sunni Sectarians Call For Extermination of Alawites & Druze
A gathering documented in the city of Homs on April 30, 2025, included chants explicitly calling for the extermination of religious minorities. The men were recorded shouting:
“Sectarian, sectarian — we’ll wipe out the Alawites and Druze; we are Sunnis, ha ha!”
A gathering documented in the city of Homs on April 30, 2025, included chants explicitly calling for the extermination of religious minorities. The men were recorded shouting:
“Sectarian, sectarian — we’ll wipe out the Alawites and Druze; we are Sunnis, ha ha!”
30.04.202518:25
Sahnaya | HTS Militants Shout Calls for Execution of Captured Druze Man
The shows militants affiliated with HTS approaching a captured Druze man. One militant can be clearly heard yelling, “Kill him, kill him, cut his head off,” as others shout in support.
The shows militants affiliated with HTS approaching a captured Druze man. One militant can be clearly heard yelling, “Kill him, kill him, cut his head off,” as others shout in support.
30.04.202503:48
Homs | Taxi Driver Abducted and Found Shot in Critical Condition
Ghassan Al-Muhammad, a taxi driver from Homs, was abducted this morning after receiving a call for a ride from young men near the Al-Waer district. Contact with him was lost shortly after.
Later in the evening, he was found at Al-Ayadat Hospital in Karm Al-Loz, suffering from three gunshot wounds to the head, abdomen, and foot. His condition is reported as critical.
April 29, 2025
Ghassan Al-Muhammad, a taxi driver from Homs, was abducted this morning after receiving a call for a ride from young men near the Al-Waer district. Contact with him was lost shortly after.
Later in the evening, he was found at Al-Ayadat Hospital in Karm Al-Loz, suffering from three gunshot wounds to the head, abdomen, and foot. His condition is reported as critical.
April 29, 2025
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29.04.202503:01
Jableh | "Free Syrians" Chant Sectarian Slogans Targeting Druze Community, Call For "Jolani To Cut Off Their Heads"
28.04.202517:42
Hama | Sectarian Chants Call for Heads & Blood of The Druze & Alawites
The foul nature of the words are quoted below,
"We have decided that whoever betrays the Messenger of Allah, his punishment will be in the hands of Islam because he is a traitor and his head will be cut off."
"There will be no right between the Sunnis, the Alawite Nusayris Dogs or the Druze Pigs. Whoever betrays the Messenger of Allah, his head will be cut off."
"I know that this religion needs blood, and for the sake of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him... He is a traitor and his head will be cut off."
"People are asking us, what is this religion that we have? This religion is the religion of Allah. We must help the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, by cutting off the head of those disbelievers. God is the Greatest."
"Khaybar Khaybar Oh Jews, the army of Mohammad will return, Khaybar Khaybar..."
"This is Sunni Hama, God curse the Druze."
"Sunni, Sunni we want to cut the heads of the Druze. Sunni, Sunni, we want the blood of the Alawites, Sunni Sunni, we want the blood of the Nusayris."
"Druze, you pigs, your head will go flying. Druze, you pigs, your head will go flying."
The foul nature of the words are quoted below,
"We have decided that whoever betrays the Messenger of Allah, his punishment will be in the hands of Islam because he is a traitor and his head will be cut off."
"There will be no right between the Sunnis, the Alawite Nusayris Dogs or the Druze Pigs. Whoever betrays the Messenger of Allah, his head will be cut off."
"I know that this religion needs blood, and for the sake of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him... He is a traitor and his head will be cut off."
"People are asking us, what is this religion that we have? This religion is the religion of Allah. We must help the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, by cutting off the head of those disbelievers. God is the Greatest."
"Khaybar Khaybar Oh Jews, the army of Mohammad will return, Khaybar Khaybar..."
"This is Sunni Hama, God curse the Druze."
"Sunni, Sunni we want to cut the heads of the Druze. Sunni, Sunni, we want the blood of the Alawites, Sunni Sunni, we want the blood of the Nusayris."
"Druze, you pigs, your head will go flying. Druze, you pigs, your head will go flying."
02.05.202522:40
Druze Resident Reports Confiscation of IDs
A local Druze man reached out to the channel informing us that militants confiscated national IDs from residents in Sahnaya and Ashrafieh during their attacks on the areas.
Now individuals have allegedly been going towards Suwayda these IDs to try to enter the local area.
A local Druze man reached out to the channel informing us that militants confiscated national IDs from residents in Sahnaya and Ashrafieh during their attacks on the areas.
Now individuals have allegedly been going towards Suwayda these IDs to try to enter the local area.
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30.04.202519:01
Damascus Countryside | Druze Civilians Humiliated by HTS Militants
Footage has emerged showing HTS militants detaining Druze civilians and subjecting them to acts of humiliation. In the video, militants are seen forcibly pulling on the moustaches of the detainees, a deeply offensive act in Druze tradition, symbolizing subjugation and dishonor.
The civilians can also be heard repeating references to "Bani Umayya," through intimidation.
Footage has emerged showing HTS militants detaining Druze civilians and subjecting them to acts of humiliation. In the video, militants are seen forcibly pulling on the moustaches of the detainees, a deeply offensive act in Druze tradition, symbolizing subjugation and dishonor.
The civilians can also be heard repeating references to "Bani Umayya," through intimidation.
30.04.202518:13
HTS Militants are desecrating the grave of former revolution leader Issam Zahreddine.
29.04.202521:07
Basnada-Saqoubin, Lattakia | Armed Attack Targets Former Antiquities Director’s Home
An armed assault occurred today on the home of Dr. Jamal Hassan Haidar where the former director of the Lattakia Antiquities Department was targeted.
The attack was carried out by around ten armed men traveling in a Santa Fe SUV and a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.
An armed assault occurred today on the home of Dr. Jamal Hassan Haidar where the former director of the Lattakia Antiquities Department was targeted.
The attack was carried out by around ten armed men traveling in a Santa Fe SUV and a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.
28.04.202520:03
Hama | 19-Year-Old Woman Abducted at Gunpoint in Tal al-Titan
Hadeel Ayman Ajeeb, 19, from the village of Al-Latma, was abducted on April 28, 2025, while visiting her grandfather’s home in Tal al-Titan.
Eyewitnesses reported that Ajeeb was walking along a village road when a yellow Kia Rio pulled up beside her. Armed men forced her into the vehicle at gunpoint before fleeing the scene.
Hadeel Ayman Ajeeb, 19, from the village of Al-Latma, was abducted on April 28, 2025, while visiting her grandfather’s home in Tal al-Titan.
Eyewitnesses reported that Ajeeb was walking along a village road when a yellow Kia Rio pulled up beside her. Armed men forced her into the vehicle at gunpoint before fleeing the scene.
28.04.202516:39
Umayyad Square, Damascus | Protesters Continue To Demand Release of Former Jaysh al-Islam Leaders
Demonstrators gathered on Monday in Damascus’s Umayyad Square, with one reading a letter for the HTS "Minister of Foreign Affairs" demanding the release of Issam Bouydani and Yasser Dalwan, detained in the United Arab Emirates following an Interpol request.
Bouydani, a former leader of Jaysh al-Islam, is implicated in the 2013 abduction of human rights lawyer Razan Zaitouneh and her colleagues in Douma. Evidence, including witness testimony and digital forensics, links Jaysh al-Islam to the crime.
Demonstrators gathered on Monday in Damascus’s Umayyad Square, with one reading a letter for the HTS "Minister of Foreign Affairs" demanding the release of Issam Bouydani and Yasser Dalwan, detained in the United Arab Emirates following an Interpol request.
Bouydani, a former leader of Jaysh al-Islam, is implicated in the 2013 abduction of human rights lawyer Razan Zaitouneh and her colleagues in Douma. Evidence, including witness testimony and digital forensics, links Jaysh al-Islam to the crime.
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