Mr. Ibrahim Harmoush, Director of the “Inji” Charity Association, was killed after being subjected to gunfire inside his office in downtown Homs on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This incident constitutes an assault on the right to life and comes within the context of the ongoing violence and security breakdown in the city.
According to preliminary reports, three armed men stormed Harmoush’s office in downtown Homs before opening fire on him, leading to his death on the spot. As of the time of writing this report, no official information has been released regarding the identity of the perpetrators or the potential motives behind the attack, nor has any arrest of suspects been announced.
“Rights Monitor Syria” is following up on this incident as a targeted killing that warrants an independent and effective investigation to determine the circumstances of the crime, uncover the identities of those responsible, and ensure their accountability in accordance with legal standards, thereby guaranteeing the protection of the right to life and preventing impunity.
This incident occurs amidst continuous reports of ongoing killings, acts of violence, and a security breakdown in Homs Governorate, raising mounting concerns regarding civilian safety and the efficacy of the measures taken to protect them.
