An elderly woman was kidnapped by an armed group in the Al-Wuroud neighborhood, located in the Guards Housing area of the Syrian capital, Damascus, with the intent of extorting money from her family. Two days after the incident, the victim’s son announced on his personal Facebook page that the kidnappers had released his mother on October 22, 2025.
Detailed Information
Type of Incident: Kidnapping and financial extortion.
Date: October 20, 2025 (Monday, date of abduction) – October 22, 2025 (date of release).
Location: Guards Housing Area – Al-Wuroud Neighborhood, Damascus, Syria.
Victim’s Identity:
Gender: Female.
Age: Approximately 70 years old.
Affiliation: Member of the Alawite community.
Alleged Perpetrators: An armed group described by the victim’s son as a “gang.”
