🚩 #Documentation
#Location: Western Homs Countryside – Villages of Maryameen and Fahal
#Date: January 23, 2025
#Incident:

Yesterday, forces from the General Security and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), affiliated with the Damascus government, entered the villages of Maryameen and Fahal as part of their security campaign. The villages witnessed one of the most brutal assaults against civilians for sectarian reasons.

Four civilians were killed, and their bodies were dumped on the outskirts of Fahal. Identification efforts are ongoing.

A large number of residents were subjected to severe beatings, and many were hospitalized. Among them: Ghassan, Salman, and Lujain (photos attached).

A 22-year-old man was taken to the outskirts of the village and shot twice in his body.

The armed factions attempted to violate the religious beliefs and sites of the local community. When residents resisted, young men were subjected to brutal beatings.

The atrocities committed in Maryameen and Fahal are beyond comprehension. The villages have been turned into a large detention center, reminiscent of Sednaya Prison, with systematic torture and sectarian executions taking place.

The National Center for Documenting Violations in Syria urgently calls for:

An immediate halt to sectarian violations against civilians.

Respect for religious beliefs and sanctities.

Acknowledgment that any further violations will destabilize communal peace and have dire consequences.

The number of arrests in both villages has exceeded 50 individuals. As of 2:00 AM, five detainees from Maryameen have been released
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