Fadi Saqr: A War Criminal Becomes a "Peace Maker" in Latakia
March 31, 2025, 4:30 pm

فادي صقر

Fadi Saqr, one of the most notorious war criminals involved in the massacre in the neighborhood of Tadamon in Damascus, appeared in the city of Latakia, where he was greeted with applause as a "goodwill mediator" following the release of 16 detainees. Saqr is now being presented as a "peace maker," despite his grim reputation as a cold-blooded killer, with some thanking him for "reviving the holiday in the hearts of mothers" without any accountability or indictment, raising questions about the reward of a murderer and the promotion of his image within the regime's fake civil peace forums.

Saqr arrived in a convoy of eight cars, accompanied by a group from the General Security, under the supervision of what is known as the "Security Follow-Up and Political Affairs" in the new Syrian state.

Settlements Linked to the Resort Owner

According to informed sources, his visit was part of settlements related to the resort owner, Safwan Khair Bek, a leader in the National Defense Militia and one of the prominent supporters of Assad's militias. Khair Bek is criticized for his involvement in the massacres in the city of Banyas during the early years of the Syrian revolution, as well as for his close ties with the security and economic apparatus of the former regime.

This marks Saqr's second visit to the resort, having previously visited about ten days ago with his family, where they rented private chalets away from other visitors, reflecting the ongoing security privileges enjoyed by certain figures despite the political changes.

Failed Negotiation Attempt with Locals

Local sources indicate that Saqr's visit was also linked to an attempt to negotiate with several locals at the Hmeimim base as part of new security arrangements, but the effort ended in failure, raising questions about the nature of the role Saqr seeks to play in the current phase.

Ghadeer Al-Salem Accompanies Him

Accompanying Fadi Saqr to Latakia was Ghadeer Al-Salem, a leader in the National Defense Militia in the Tadamon neighborhood. The General Security had detained Al-Salem from his home in Tadamon on February 7 for insulting peaceful protesters, but he was released after three days.

Fadi Saqr's visit to Latakia raises many questions about the new security arrangements and the fate of figures associated with the former regime. Are these movements part of political and security deals, or are they individual attempts to capitalize on changing circumstances?

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