Syria Records 40 Deaths in Five Days Amid Rising Violence

Syria Records 40 Deaths in Five Days Amid Rising Violence
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Syria has seen a sharp increase in killings, assassinations, and sectarian attacks, highlighting a worsening security situation across the country. Between October 22 and 26, at least 40 people, including women and children, were killed in a series of violent incidents, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

The reported deaths resulted from a mix of sectarian and revenge-motivated crimes, assassinations, explosions, and familial or criminal disputes. Other incidents involved random gunfire, hand grenade detonations, and casualties from leftover war ordnance. SOHR noted that unknown assailants were responsible for several shootings during this period, underscoring the multiple threats to civilian safety across different regions.

The Observatory expressed concern over the daily toll on civilians, pointing to the deterioration of social cohesion and the erosion of societal norms. It warned that the continued absence of law enforcement, widespread proliferation of weapons, and lack of accountability could lead to further escalation of violence, with civilians bearing the brunt.

SOHR called on all Syrian parties to uphold their legal and ethical responsibilities, urging immediate steps to rebuild justice and security institutions on professional, non-sectarian grounds, while ensuring victims and their families receive fair treatment and protection from cycles of revenge.