The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Syrian mercenaries in Libya | Turkey rejects demands of returning fighters to Syria, while insubordinate combatants sanctioned

Reliable sources have informed SOHR that the Turkish government has been refraining from paying Syrian mercenaries in Libya for nearly six months, and is tightening the screws on them in Libya’s military camps by preventing them from going outside the military barracks, imposing severe penalties on anyone who tries to go out or escape using various methods of brutal torture by military commanders.

Turkey continues to refuse to return mercenaries to Syria, despite the demands of mercenaries to go home, in light of their low monthly salaries and ill-treatment by the commanders.

On August 19, SOHR activists reported that Turkey stopped paying the Syrian mercenaries in Al-Yarmouk camp inside Libya for the 5th consecutive month, amid calls to organize demonstrations against the Turkish state for not being paid.

According to reliable SOHR sources, fear spread among members of the “National Army” inside Al-Yarmouk camp in Libya in areas held by the Libyan Government of National Accord, regarding the events that took place in “Euphrates Shield” areas held by Turkish forces.

SOHR sources confirmed that the Syrian mercenaries are aiming to organize demonstrations against the latest actions of Turkey, especially regarding reconciliation with the Syrian regime, and failing to pay Syrian mercenaries.