Serious Human Rights Violations in Jarabulus: Militias Open Fire on Civilians
Lack of accountability and the spread of a culture of impunity within armed factions threaten to exacerbate violations, while repressive practices lead to erosion of popular support for militants, mak
October 15, 2024, 11:23 pm

Serious Human Rights Violations in Jarabulus: Militias Open Fire on Civilians

الجيش الوطني السوري \ تعبيرية \ متداول

The city of Jarabulus in eastern rural Aleppo has witnessed escalating tension due to practices described by local residents as "brutal" by elements of the so-called "Syrian National Army" supported by Turkey.

Local sources reported that one of the leaders of the "Border Guard" affiliated with these factions, known as "Nour Hayyan" and nicknamed "Abu Talas," opened fire on civilians who tried to cross the border into Turkey in search of job opportunities.

According to reports, "Abu Talas" and his elements arrested a number of civilians who tried to enter Turkey and punished them by shooting at their feet, practices that sparked widespread popular anger, especially among members of the Al-Qar'an tribe to which some of the victims belong.

This incident has led to a state of alert and tension among the tribe members in the Jarabulus area, threatening a potential escalation that could lead to armed clashes between tribes and armed factions.

These events reflect the state of chaos and lack of rule of law in areas under the control of Turkish-backed armed factions, and raise serious questions about the ability of these factions to govern the areas under their control in the future.

The continuation of these repressive practices and flagrant human rights violations undermines the questionable legitimacy of these factions and increases the alienation of local residents from them. In the long term, this may lead to continued erosion of the relative popular support for these factions, making their future in the Syrian scene highly doubtful.

The absence of accountability mechanisms and the spread of a culture of impunity within the ranks of these factions threatens to exacerbate violations and destabilize the areas under their control. This, in turn, could lead to further deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in these areas.

In light of these developments, it seems that the future of the so-called "Syrian National Army" is at stake, and the continuation of these practices may hasten the end of these factions, especially with increasing international and regional pressures to find a comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis.

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