Incident Summary:
On the morning of October 21, 2025, the body of Alaa Mohammad Ibrahim, a member of the Alawite community, was discovered in the al-Qarabis neighborhood of Homs, just hours after he had been abducted the previous evening.
His body was transferred to al-Waer Hospital. The incident reflects a growing pattern of sectarian violence and identity-based killings in the city, taking place amid widespread insecurity and a lack of accountability.
Incident Documentation:
Type of Incident: Sectarian-motivated killing / abduction and extrajudicial execution
Date:
Abduction: Evening of October 20, 2025
Body found: Morning of October 21, 2025
Location: Homs city – abducted while at work, body found in al-Qarabis neighborhood, later transferred to al-Waer Hospital
Victim’s Identity:
Name: Alaa Mohammad Ibrahim
Religious/Sectarian Affiliation: Alawite
Residence: Karm al-Louz neighborhood, Homs
Occupation: Taxi driver
Perpetrators (Suspected):
The perpetrators have not been officially identified. However, available evidence suggests that the crime was sectarian in nature, likely part of ongoing identity-based killings, indicating possible involvement of sectarian or militia groups.
Context:
This killing is part of an alarming escalation in abductions and sectarian assassinations in Homs, amid a climate of impunity and deepening communal tensions.
