Areas along the Syrian coast have witnessed a series of abductions targeting members of the Alawite community. The victims are often released later under mysterious circumstances, with little clarity surrounding the true nature and details of these incidents. The victims show signs of severe physical and psychological torture, including indications of brutal beatings. Full details of the incidents are kept secret under threats, raising questions about the identity of the kidnappers and the motives behind their actions.
Detailed Information
Victims:
Samar Daoud Ismail: A woman in her forties, mother of four, belonging to the Alawite community.
Hadeel Mohammed Ajdari: A young woman born in 2002, a fifth-year student in the Department of Psychological Counseling at Tishreen University, belonging to the Alawite community.
Dates:
Samar’s Incident: Communication was lost on the morning of Saturday, October 11, 2025, after she left her home in the Al-Daatoor neighborhood of Latakia, Syria. She was found on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Hadeel’s Incident: Date of abduction: October 12, 2025. Date of release: October 14, 2025.
Locations:
Samar’s Case: She was abducted while heading to her sister’s house in the Al-Daatoor neighborhood. After being found, she was taken to her sister’s home and later returned to her own residence in Latakia.
Hadeel’s Case: She was abducted in the city of Latakia while on her way to Tishreen University.
Physical Condition and State Upon Release:
Samar: She suffered from fractures, bruises, and signs of severe beating, to the extent that she was unable to stand or speak for hours after being found.
Hadeel: Appeared in a short video with her father, without providing any details about what happened to her during the period of abduction.
Perpetrating Party:
The nature of the incidents and witness testimonies suggest that organized groups are behind the abductions targeting members of the Alawite community.
Context:
These incidents come amid an escalation of killings, sectarian violence, and abductions targeting minorities in Syria following the takeover of power by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
