Extremists aligned with the ideology of Ibn Taymiyyah—an ideology adopted by the de facto authority, its elements, and supporters—carried out an attack by throwing a hand grenade at the Church of Our Lady of the Dormition in the town of Zabadani, Rural Damascus, at approximately 2:00 a.m.

🔴 Documented outcomes:
• No human casualties were reported.
• Damage was limited to the shattering of one of the church’s windows.

• The attack constitutes a direct targeting of a place of worship and a grave violation of freedom of religion and belief.
• It falls within a growing pattern of sectarian attacks that threaten social cohesion and foster a climate of intimidation against civilians.

• الضحية: الشهيد علي صقر وسوف — من أبناء قرية طير جملة – الطائفة العلوية
• الصفة: مدني أعزل يعمل في مدجنة
• مكان الاستهداف: داخل المدجنة أثناء العمل
• أسلوب الجريمة: اغتيال بإطلاق نار مباشر
• الجهة المنفذة للجريمة: عناصر لسلطة الأمر الواقع من عشائر البدو

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🧾 Documented Details
• Victim: Martyr Ali Saqr Wasouf, from the village of Tir Jomleh – Alawite community
• Status: Unarmed civilian working at a poultry farm
• Place of attack: Inside the poultry farm during working hours
• Method: Assassination by direct gunfire
• Perpetrators: Elements affiliated with the de facto authority, from Bedouin tribal groups

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🔴 Incident Summary

A martyr of livelihood… a victim of betrayal and sectarian hatred

Ali Saqr Wasouf was killed after being directly shot while at his workplace inside a poultry farm on the road connecting Tir Jomleh and Baqraqa. He was an unarmed civilian, working solely to earn a living and provide for his family.

This crime forms part of an escalating pattern of violations and the systematic targeting of civilians on the basis of sectarian identity, amid the absence of accountability and legal protection. Such practices deepen fear and insecurity among residents and underscore the continued targeting of people’s means of livelihood on sectarian grounds.

🕊️ May mercy and peace be granted to the soul of martyr Ali Saqr Wasouf,
and patience and solace to his family, relatives, and loved ones.

🧾 Basic Information
• Name: Martyr Jaafar Suleiman Mahmoud
• Age: 20 years old
• Affiliation: From the Alawite community
• Residence: Al-Dreikish – Tartous Governorate

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🔴 Documented Details
• Jaafar Suleiman Mahmoud was detained approximately three weeks prior to his martyrdom by members of the de facto authority.
• During his detention, he was subjected to severe torture and beatings.
• Field sources reported that he was placed inside a car trunk during his arrest by the Public Security elements.
• He was later released to his family in extremely poor health.
• Upon leaving detention, he suffered from loss of speech and hearing as a result of the torture endured in prison.

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• On 16/12/2025, Jaafar Suleiman Mahmoud passed away due to severe complications from the torture, which developed into a brain hemorrhage.
• He is thus recorded as a new martyr, a victim of systematic torture and terror.

• This crime confirms the continuation of policies of killing, torture, and arbitrary detention against members of the Alawite community.
• It also reflects the absence of legal accountability or deterrence, amid escalating severe human rights violations.

🕊️ May Martyr Jaafar Suleiman Mahmoud rest in peace,
and patience and solace be granted to his family and loved ones.