The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Security chaos | Body of young man with signs of torture found in Afrin

Aleppo province: SOHR activists have reported that a young man has been shot dead in Afrin town, which is under the control of factions of “Olive Branch” operations room in north-western countryside of Aleppo, where the young man was found dead, and his body showed signs of torture. The identity of the killers remains unknown.

This crime highlights the rampant security chaos that prevails in areas held by Turkish forces and their proxies.

Yesterday, SOHR activists documented the injury of a commander of Al-Hamza Division severely, where unidentified gunmen on motorbikes opened fire on him on Tarnada highway in Afrin countryside.

On April 25, SOHR activists reported that violent clashes with light machineguns erupted between gunmen displaced from Deir Ezzor and members of Military Police patrol in “Al-Nofoteh” crowded market, amid reinforcements for the displaced gunmen against the Military Police.

This came hours after the announcement by Azm Operation Room about the weapon chaos and infighting in most areas held by Turkish forces and their proxies, which completely bans the ownership of weapons and gives the right to stop any member violating the instructions and refer them to disciplinary committees.

On the other hand, a Military Police patrol opened fire on a civil vehicle in the centre of Al-Bab city, injuring the driver with a bullet in the leg, where he was transported to the hospital to receive proper medication.