The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Security instability | Unknown gunmen attempt to assassinate Aleppo Deputy Governor, while others stab young man in Aleppo

Aleppo province: SOHR activists have reported that the Deputy Governor of Aleppo has been sustained severe wounds today when shot by unknown masked gunmen.

Local sources believe that the assassination attempt has been most probably took place due to a tribal difference. The Deputy Governor was transferred to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

On August 7, three armed young men stabbed an unarmed man with knives at the Mokambo Square in middle of Aleppo city, and fled to unknown destination.

According to local sources, the victim sustained severe wounds, and the assailants are sons of an official of the Syrian regime.