The Syrian citizen Qabalan Suleiman, known as “Abu Majd,” was killed after being subjected to gunfire targeting his chest in the Al-Hamidiyah area of Homs city today, May 11, 2026.
According to available information, the victim hails from the Al-Muhajiriteen neighborhood in the city of Homs and belongs to the Alawite sect.
This incident occurs within a context of escalating violence and targeting of Syrian civilians in recent days, amid growing concerns regarding the rise of violations linked to identity and sectarian affiliation, particularly in the Homs Governorate.
On May 8, 2026, the Syrian citizen Hussein Wahid Al-Hussein was killed after being kidnapped and targeted by an armed group in the western countryside of Homs, according to local sources. Al-Hussein, who also belonged to the Alawite sect, served as the director of the Al-Joubaniah school. Reports indicate he was en route to visit his parents in the village of Mudan in the western countryside of Homs when the attack occurred.
Documented facts from the recent period indicate an alarming escalation in sectarian-motivated violence, coinciding with the proliferation of hate speech and incitement across digital platforms and various media outlets. This includes rhetoric and statements issued by religious and media figures close to the Temporary Authority, without the emergence of effective measures to mitigate the repercussions of such discourse on civil peace.
Furthermore, these incidents reflect a recurring pattern of targeting civilians based on identity and sectarian affiliation, in light of continued security chaos and the diminished effectiveness of law enforcement agencies. This situation raises serious concerns regarding the expansion of the circle of violations and the exacerbation of societal tensions.
The persistence of these violations—in the absence of independent and transparent investigations and serious legal accountability measures—underscores the magnitude of the threat to civil peace and the principles of justice and the rule of law. This necessitates urgent action from the relevant authorities to ensure the protection of civilians and to prevent the escalation of violence and violations based on sectarian backgrounds.
