Child killed, her 2 brothers injured in shooting in rural Homs

A young girl was killed and her two brothers injured after members of the "General Security" opened fire on their home in the Talkalakh area, west of Homs.

Child killed, her 2 brothers injured in shooting in rural Homs
16 August, 2025   13:06
NEWSDESK 

Juliana Mahmoud Idris (10) was killed, while her brothers Ali (12) and Suleiman (15) were wounded when gunfire targeted their house in the village of Talsarin in the Talkalakh district of Homs, according to accounts from local residents and sources close to the family.

The incident took place last night, as the three children were sitting on their home’s balcony before being directly shot at by members of the "General Security" affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government, eyewitnesses reported.

The crime sparked widespread anger and condemnation among residents, with calls for those responsible to be held accountable and for stronger protections for civilians, especially children.

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