Murder | Uncertainty surrounds killing of ex-commander of “National Army” and his escort in northern Deir Ezzor

Deir Ezzor Province – Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: Two men from eastern Deir Ezzor were found dead today in Al-Sajar town in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor, after they went missing yesterday.

 

According to SOHR sources, one of the victims was a former commander in the Turkish-backed factions of the “National Army”, while the perpetrators remained unknown so far.

 

As more fatalities are recorded and updated regularly, the number of people who were killed in areas within the four provinces of Aleppo, Deir Ezzor, Al-Raqqah and Al-Hasakah, in addition to the SDF-held area of Manbij in the north-east of Aleppo rose to 605 fighters, civilians, oil workers, and officials in service parties,

 

The Syrian Observatory documented the assassination of 211 civilians including 15 children and 11 women by armed cells in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor, al-Hasakah countryside, al-Raqqah city and countryside, and Manbij area. In addition, 390 SDF fighters, including local leaders, were assassinated in the same areas.

 

Also, four members of International Coalition were killed. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Human also documented tens of injuries due to these assassinations.