Controversy Surrounds Video Showing "Shadi Al-Waisi" Participating in the Execution of a Woman
January 4, 2025, 2:04 pm

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Syrian activists on social media platforms circulated a video showing "Shadi Al-Waisi," who was later appointed Minister of Justice in the Syrian caretaker government, participating in the execution of a woman in the town of Maaret Misrin in Idlib. This video has sparked widespread controversy.

Some pages reported that the video is authentic but dates back to a previous time when the Islamic State (ISIS) controlled most Syrian cities, before being defeated and pushed into the Syrian desert.

In contrast, a number of activists deemed the video false, asserting that the aim of its dissemination is to tarnish Al-Waisi's reputation, especially following his appointment as Minister of Justice. Users on the "X" platform commented on the incident, with "Diana" stating: "The Idlib government includes leading figures from the terrorist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The same government brought in by al-Julani, which now controls power in Syria. If their past is dark, why were they appointed to ministerial positions?"

Meanwhile, another person pointed out that "this news is true, and this act is no less atrocious than the regime's field courts, where a judge issues a death sentence in less than a minute. We hope we do not see judges in Syria carrying automatic rifles in courts and executing sentences themselves." On the other hand, a user named "Zizo" had a different opinion, writing: "This account is affiliated with the axis of manipulation, and its sole purpose is to distort the image in Syria. Follow the account's tweets to understand the situation, and do not believe everything that is said (for your understanding's safety)!"

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