The body of young man Thaer Abu Al-Shamlat, a member of the Alawite sect, was found in the Ras Ibn Hani area on the coast of Latakia province, western Syria. Preliminary information indicated that he was killed by multiple gunshots directed at his head. The victim had suffered from memory loss due to an accident several years ago. He went missing on Friday, October 24, 2025, and his body was discovered the following day, on October 25, 2025.
Detailed Documentation
Date: October 25, 2025 (date of body discovery)
Location: Ras Ibn Hani area, Latakia province, Syria
Victim’s Identity:
Name: Thaer Abu Al-Shamlat
Origin: Al-Maqate’ village
Sect: Alawite
Perpetrating Party: No official identification of the perpetrators has been made. However, local reports and community sources suggest that he was deliberately targeted in an intentional killing.
Context:
The incident comes amid a surge in killings, sectarian violence, and kidnappings targeting minorities in Syria following the takeover of power by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
