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Revenge crimes challenge Syria peace
Seven inmates from Ain Al-Arab (Kobani) Prison in the rural area of Aleppo have died, and others were injured due to a fire that broke out inside the prison during a chaos caused by prisoners following riots. The unrest was sparked by their refusal to transfer some inmates, and the prison administration's delay in opening the doors led to these deaths and injuries. Sources confirmed that the fire was set off as a result of the prisoners' rebellion, while parties accuse the "Revolutionary Youth" organization of inciting the chaos. Large security efforts are underway to contain the situation. This comes amid widespread security tensions in the city and neighboring Kurdish areas, following the killing of a former leader of "Qasad" and the subsequent protests and acts of violence. The Syrian government continues its efforts to manage the prisons and maintain stability in the region, following the handover of control from "Qasad" forces in May 2026.
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