May 14, 2025 | News Release
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May 14, 2025
Syria: Türkiye-backed Armed Groups Detain, Extort Civilians
Syrian National Army (SNA) factions that fought the Assad government with backing from Türkiye continue to detain, mistreat, and extort civilians in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch said today.
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