166 people killed in Syria during August

A total of 166 people, including 34 children and women, were killed in areas under the control of the Transitional Government in Syria and in Syrian regions occupied by the Turkish occupation army and its mercenaries during August. The deaths resulted from violence, killings, sectarian crimes, criminal acts, and landmine explosions.

1 September, 2025 14:07

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Violence continues in Syrian areas controlled by the Transitional Government and those occupied by Turkey and its mercenaries. Throughout August, civilians faced life-threatening risks amid a rise in retaliatory crimes, landmine explosions, and criminal activity.

Escalation of retaliatory and sectarian killings

Monitoring indicated that the pace of retaliatory and sectarian killings rose last month.

At least 97 people, including five children and two women, were killed in separate incidents, targeted either for retaliatory reasons or due to sectarian affiliation. These incidents were spread across several Syrian governorates, including Damascus, Rural Damascus, Homs, Hama, Latakia, Aleppo, Tartous, Idlib, Daraa, and Deir ez-Zor.

The death toll from the latest security escalation in Sweida, which began in mid-July and included clashes, field executions, and Israeli shelling, has risen to 2,014.

In addition, 35 criminal and unidentified killings were recorded in August, leaving 37 victims: 28 men, 4 children, and 5 women. These crimes occurred in Damascus and its countryside, Aleppo, Hama, Latakia, Idlib, Daraa, and Deir ez-Zor. The motives behind many of these killings remain unknown.

Landmine explosions and war remnants: A persistent threat

Remnants of the armed conflict continue to pose daily threats to residents of Syrian regions. During August, 32 civilians, including 16 children and 4 women, lost their lives, while 55 others, including 16 children and 4 women, were injured by landmine explosions and other remnants of war.

Fragile security situation: Implied responsibility

Events in August 2025 highlight that the security situation in areas under the Transitional Government remains fragile, with ongoing sectarian divisions and rising cases of extrajudicial killings.

Observers stress that this continuing security breakdown places civilians in constant danger and directly threatens civil peace, while the ability of security agencies to enforce law and ensure civilian protection continues to weaken.

The persistence of such violations reflects a clear failure of the current security strategy and underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to restore stability and safety for the population.

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ANHA