Summary of the incident:
Within the context of escalating sectarian violence in Syria, the young man Nabil Ali Mahmoud from the Alawite community was kidnapped in the countryside of Latakia Governorate. This incident is part of a growing pattern of crimes targeting minorities, especially under the control of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham in the country.
Documentary information about the incident:
Type of incident: Kidnapping.
Victim: Nabil Ali Mahmoud.
Age of victim: 32 years old.
Sectarian/Religious identity: From the Alawite community.
Date: October 8, 2025.
Location: Ras al-Basit area in the countryside of Latakia. His last known appearance was near the Workers’ Union building in the area.
Perpetrating entity (suspected): The kidnappers’ identity has not been officially determined, but the context suggests the incident is linked to entities adopting sectarian violence, under the dominance of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham in power.
