Iranian-backed militias blamed for the crime | Unknown gunmen slaughter two men in al-Raqqah desert

SOHR sources have reported a new crime against shepherds and civilians in areas under the control of the Syrian regime and its proxy militias in the Syrian desert. According to SOHR sources, unknown gunmen stormed a house in al-Atshanah village in the west of al-Rasafah in al-Raqqah desert yesterday, where they slaughtered two men and stole cattle, amid accusations against Iranian-backed militias which are largely prevalent in this region of being involved into this crime. It is worth noting that ISIS cells are also prevalent in the region.

 

In March, reliable sources informed SOHR that four shepherds from Tel Daman district were found dead in farmlands in Rajm al-Sawwan area in Khanaser desert in the southern countryside of Aleppo. According to SOHR sources, there were gunshot wounds at the heads of the four people.

 

In October 2020, reliable sources informed SOHR that gunmen, believed to be Iranian-backed militias, in two pickup vehicles attacked shepherds nearby Rasim Al-Taweel village in Jab al-Jarrah area in the eastern countryside of Homs. Slaughtering three shepherds with knives. The gunmen later stole food supplies from the houses of the area before fleeing.