Media source categorically denies news on stopping young men at checkpoints

DAMASCUS, (ST) – A media source on Tuesday categorically denies news released by some media outlets as regards issuing a general call for joining the army.

“the  military service is a sacred national duty, “asserted the source.

“Allegations ,released by a number of media means, are absolutely untrue concerning stopping  young men at checkpoints and drafted into military service,” underscored the source.

The source recalled  that the fatwa issued by the Supreme Iftaa Council is about military service being a duty, and that any misinterpret to this is useless and services the terrorism targeting Syria.

“the Syrian Armed Forces are at  their highest levels of readiness and capability, and that they’re well prepared to repel and confront terrorists and defend the security of the country and the citizens,”concluded the source.

M.D