Incident Summary
Mrs. Samar Dawood Ismail, a member of the Alawite sect, has been missing since the morning of Saturday, October 11, 2025, after leaving her home in the Al-Da’atour neighborhood of the coastal city of Latakia, Syria. No contact has been made with her since then, raising deep concern among her family about her safety and wellbeing.
Detailed Documentation Information
Nature of the Incident: Enforced disappearance / loss of contact
Victim’s Identity: Mrs. Samar Dawood Ismail
Sect / Background: Belongs to the Alawite sect
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Latakia city, Syria
Place of Disappearance: After leaving her home in the Al-Da’atour neighborhood
Destination: She was heading to her sister’s house
Perpetrating Party: Unknown
Context: These disappearance incidents are linked to the activities of the Public Security Forces and factions of the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham organization in Alawite areas of Syria, amid accusations that the de facto authorities are concealing information and failing to pursue those responsible.
المقالة بالعربية: فقدان الاتصال بالسيدة سمر داوود إسماعيل من الطائفة العلوية في اللاذقية