🔴 Incident: A member of the Syrian Civil Defense (“White Helmets”) was observed stopping a child in the street and questioning him about his political and ethnic loyalty, asking: “Which side are you with?” After the child replied, “With you,” the member followed up by asking: “Who are we?”
• This incident demonstrates the subjection of a civilian child to questioning based on political/ethnic affiliation, constituting a violation of children’s rights and the fundamental principles of civilian protection.
• Content published on the personal social media account of the individual involved indicates allegiance to the de facto authority of an extremist nature, adhering to radical ideology and originating from ISIS and other terrorist organizations.
• The Syrian Civil Defense is supposed to function as an independent and neutral humanitarian body, not to engage in extremist or ideological conduct toward civilians, especially children.
• The White Helmets have previously been involved in controversial actions, including the collection and concealment of the bodies of victims of the coastal and Suwayda massacres.

⚠️ Conclusion: This incident reflects the politicization of humanitarian work and the erosion of the principle of neutrality, exposing civilians—particularly children—to serious violations.