Citizen Saleh Ibrahim, a member of the Alawite community, was killed and another civilian was seriously injured following an armed attack that targeted them in front of a commercial shop in the predominantly Alawite village of Al-Khandaq, located in the Sahl al-Ghab area of the Hama governorate countryside, on the evening of Monday, June 22, 2026.
According to available information, two armed individuals riding a motorcycle opened fire at the two victims in front of a commercial shop in the village. This led to the immediate death of Saleh Ibrahim and left another person with injuries described as critical.
According to received information, the incident took place on June 22, 2026, in the village of Al-Khandaq, which belongs to the Sahl al-Ghab area in the Hama countryside.
This incident comes amid the continuation of killings, abductions, and enforced disappearances, and against the backdrop of frequent reports concerning individuals from various religious and sectarian communities being subjected to violations in recent months.
The documentation of this incident underscores the urgent need to conduct an independent and transparent investigation to uncover the circumstances of the crime, identify those responsible, and ensure their accountability in accordance with the law, thereby contributing to the protection of civilians and preventing the recurrence of such violations.
