Human Rights Violations in Syria: Arbitrary Detentions on the Rise
A recent report from the Syrian Network for Human Rights has revealed alarming statistics regarding human rights violations in Syria, particularly arbitrary detentions. In October alone, a total of 213 cases were documented, including eight children and one woman. Notably, among those detained were 17 individuals who had returned from Lebanon, fleeing the escalating violence from Israeli air strikes.
The report highlights that the focus was primarily on political detentions and those associated with armed conflict, excluding cases of kidnapping where the responsible parties remain unidentified. Of the documented arrests, 131 were attributed to Syrian regime forces, with additional detentions carried out by various armed factions, including the Syrian Democratic Forces and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. This pattern of arrests has contributed to an alarming increase in enforced disappearances, positioning Syria as one of the most dangerous countries for its citizens.
The report emphasizes that many of these arrests occurred at both official and unofficial border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, with detainees often transported to military and security facilities in regions such as Homs, Damascus, and Aleppo. The primary reason cited for these detentions includes issues related to conscription, as many refugees entered Syria through unofficial channels.
