Incident Summary
On the morning of October 7, 2025, a kidnapping incident occurred in the city of Hama in western Syria, where Mr. Nidal Ahmed Saloum from the Alawite community was abducted by an unknown party. Two days later, on October 9, his body was found. This incident is considered part of a series of violations taking place in the region, raising concerns about the security situation, amid escalating killings and sectarian violence targeting minorities in Syria.
Detailed Information
Date: October 7, 2025 (date of abduction) / October 9, 2025 (date body was found).
Location: City of Hama, Syria.
Victim’s Identity:
Name: Nidal Ahmed Saloum.
Geographical Origin: Al-Mahrousa village in Al-Ghab Plain (rural Masyaf).
Sect Affiliation: Alawite.
Perpetrator: Unknown party.
Context: This comes at a time when killings and sectarian violence targeting minorities in Syria have escalated after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham assumed power.
