The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Ongoing violations in Afrin | Pro-Turkey factions cut down 70 olive trees and sell civilians’ houses

Aleppo province: Pro-Turkey factions continue their violations against civilians and their properties in “Olive Branch” area for six consecutive years, in light of the absence of laws and accountability.
In this context, members of “Rijal Al-Harb” faction cut down 35 olive trees and nearly ten almond trees on the road to Meidanah village in Rajo district in Afrin countryside, where these trees owned by a civilian from “Khalilaka” village,
Meanwhile, a member of “Malk Shah” cut down nearly 35 olive trees in Arab Weiran village in Sharan district in Afrin countryside, belonging to a civilian from the village.
Similarly, a member of “Al-Sultan Murad” sold a hall in Al-Ashrafeiyah neighbourhood for 3000 USD, where the hall is owned by a civilian from Hamashlak village in Rajo district in Afrin countryside.
Furthermore, another member of “Al-Sultan Murad” sold a house in Al-Mahoudeiyah neighbourhood for 1800 USD. It is worth noting that the house owned by a civilian from Hasanderira village in Bulbul district in Afrin countryside.
Moreover, a member of pro-Turkey faction sold a house in Al-Ashrafeiyah neighbourhood for 1200 USD.

This coincided with a large public discontent due to these violations against civilians, as those civilians are unable to demand their rights fearing of killing or arrest.