Milad Aziz al-Farakh, a resident of Kafra in the Wadi al-Nasara area, was martyred by the “General Security” of the de facto authorities as a result of torture during his detention at al-Balouna Prison in Homs.

Al-Farakh had been arrested on August 25, on the grounds of a so-called “food supply violation” – a charge that does not legally justify arrest or detention under Syrian law. This incident once again sheds light on the grave abuses taking place in detention centers controlled by the de facto authorities.

According to credible sources, the martyr was subjected to severe torture aimed at extracting false confessions before his family was notified of his death 15 days after his arrest, on September 8.

Mr. Hussein Ahmad Murai, a resident of Marighan in eastern rural Homs, was martyred by the “General Security” of the terrorist de facto authorities on a sectarian basis.

According to local sources, General Security personnel stopped the martyr Murai at the Shinshar checkpoint in rural Homs on September 9. His body was later found at Al-Waer Hospital, showing signs of torture and gunshot wounds.

The last contact made with Murai indicated that he was on his way back to Homs. However, his body was later delivered to the hospital, where the forensic doctor confirmed that the time of death was approximately 24 hours earlier.

Due to deep-seated hatred toward Christians, Milad was martyred after being arbitrarily detained for 15 days on 25 August 2025 under a fabricated charge of “#Food_Violation.” His death was confirmed following his forced confessions extracted under brutal torture, intended for later use.

Responsibility lies with the provisional government authorities, who have turned the area into a space of extortion and intimidation—through illegal seizure of residents’ homes, imposition of financial tribute, fabrication of charges using unlawful means, and ultimately, torture leading to death. What happened to Milad is a clear example of a policy aimed at uprooting an entire historic community.

The execution of an unarmed human being in this manner serves as a terror message to the local community: submit or perish.

Remaining silent about these crimes empowers the continuation of persecution and sectarian religious cleansing against Christians, threatening to depopulate Syria of one of its oldest historical communities.

Citizen: Milad Aziz al-Farrukh

Milad Aziz al-Farrukh was known for his good reputation, high moral character, courage, love of life, and charitable deeds. He worked as a butcher, completely unrelated to any political or security activity. The charge attributed to him did not exceed a minor food-related violation (fabricated charge), which under normal circumstances does not justify arbitrary detention or abduction from public streets. Such cases can be legally addressed through the competent authorities and resolved by paying the required fine without resorting to arbitrary arrest or public Abduction.

A shocking video documents a field execution at point-blank range of an unarmed Druze civilian after he was wounded while attempting to flee toward a less dangerous area. The crime was perpetrated by members of the General Security apparatus and the Ministry of Defense of the terrorist de facto authorities.

The crime was committed with an explicit sectarian motive, as part of a systematic campaign of sectarian cleansing against members of the Druze community. It constitutes a grave violation of international law and an act of premeditated killing targeting the religious identity of civilians.