Incident Summary:
On the morning of Sunday, October 12, 2025, a case of enforced disappearance or loss of contact occurred involving Jaafar Abdul Hamid Mahmoud, a young man from the Alawite community in Damascus. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, raising serious concerns about his safety and legal status.
Detailed Information:
Type of Incident: Enforced disappearance / loss of contact
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location: Damascus City
Victim’s Identity:
Full Name: Jaafar Abdul Hamid Mahmoud
Origin: Ain al-Karoum Subdistrict, al-Ghab Plain, Hama Governorate
Community Affiliation: Alawite
Perpetrating Party: Unknown
Context:
This incident comes amid a surge in killings, sectarian violence, and abductions targeting minority communities in Syria following the takeover of power by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
المقالة بالعربية: فقدان الاتصال مع الشاب جعفر عبد الحميد محمود من الطائفة العلوية في مدينة دمشق
