Raids and kidnappings of civilians in Shih and Juwaiq villages in Afrin, north of Aleppo

September 20, 2018

The faction known as Al-Amashat, or Suleiman Shah raided houses in Shih / Shaykh Hadid village in Afrin area. They arrested six citizens, including Mustafa Sheikho son of Khalil and Mohammed Mustafa son of Ali. They were taken to an unknown location. Reliable local sources confirmed that Al amashat faction has stepped up its military campaigns in the region and has arrested those who refuse to pay so-called “protection tax” its costs $ 3,000.

The armed groups of the Turkish forces raided Juwaq village in Afrin countryside and arrested a number of citizens, among them were Manan Abdo, 60 years old, Mustafa Qara, 50 years old, and Mahmoud Musa, 45 years old .