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| Security forces arrest former Iran-backed militia members in Deir ez-Zor Apr 25, 2026 |
| 2026-04-26 |
| DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – Internal Security Forces of the Syrian transitional government on Saturday arrested several individuals formerly affiliated with Iran-backed militias during raids in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria. A security source told North Press that a patrol raided the town of Shaafa and detained Hatem al-Salim, Saleh Jomaa, and Jassem al-Hamad, adding that light weapons were found in their possession. A second patrol carried out raids in the towns of Susah and Gharanij, where two more suspects were arrested. The source said that the detainees had previously belonged to armed groups loyal to and supported by Iran. “Numerous complaints” had been filed against them, and they were involved in acts that destabilized security in the area, the source added. Internal Security did not disclose further details about the charges or where the suspects were transferred for investigation. Related: Shaafa: 2022-06-06 ISIS Landmine Amputates Child’s Arms In Deir Ez-Zor Shaafa: 2019-01-28 Near IS holdout, Syrian fighters face women suicide bombers Shaafa: 2019-01-09 IS counterattack in Syria leaves 32 dead,but then SDF backed by Coalition reverse their gains Related: Susah: 2025-12-10 SDF captures ISIS emir, repels attack in eastern Syria Susah: 2022-03-30 SDF, Global Coalition kill one ISIS member, arrest another in Deir ez-Zor; bodies of 2 kidnapped SDF fighters found Susah: 2022-02-12 Within two days, ISIS claimed 5 operations against SDF in Deir ez-Zor |
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