Six Civilian, Previously Abducted by Daesh During Attack on Swedia Villages, Were Released

SWEIDA, (ST)- A group of six civilians, including women and children, who were kidnapped by Daesh terrorists when they attacked al-Shibki village in Sweida eastern countryside in July 2018, has been released.

Amer al-Ashi, Sweida Governor, said in a statement upon receiving the released abductees that under the directives of President Bashar Al-Assad, our armed and security forces carried out an 83-day military operation in the depth of Sweida eastern badia (desert) to chase Daesh terrorists and managed to kill many terrorists.

The army’s tight siege on the terrorists and the efforts of concerned parties led to the liberation of six civilians, including two women and four children, who were previously kidnapped by Daesh during its attack against a Sweida village. The released people are among the 29 peoples abducted by Daesh.

In a statement to SANA reporter in Sweida, the released abductees thanked the Syrian Arab army and all concerned parties for  contribution to liberating them, ridding them of the suffering caused by abduction conditions and helping them return to their relatives and normal life.

The two released women said that they suffered illnesses, hunger and harsh weather conditions during their abduction in the desert. They expressed hope that the army and the concerned parties will be able to liberated the rest of the abductees as soon as possible.

Relatives of the liberated abductees said they were very happy for seeing their loved ones again and hoped that other abductees will be released soon.

On July 25, 2018, Daesh terrorists attacked the villages of Sweida eastern and northern countryside killing many people and kidnapping many others. The attacks coincided with suicide bombings in the city of Sweida that resulted in the martyrdom of several people and the kidnapping of scores of civilians from al-Shibki village, most of them women and children.     

Hamda Mustafa

You might also like
Latest news
British Mission in Syria posted on platform “X” on the anniversary of the chemical attack on the cit... Press Release Issued by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic Regarding the Amnesty Internation... President Al-Sharaa receives a message of congratulations from the Director of the Organization for ... The Secretary General of the Arab League warns of the consequences of the Israeli riot in the region Britain calls on Israel to respect the territorial integrity of Syria The U.S. Embassy in Syria praises the civilized role of Syrians living in America Solidarity vigils with the families of the martyrs of Daraa throughout Syria Demonstration in Moadamiyet al Sham A vigil for the people of Khan Sheikhoun commemorating the 8th anniversary of the chemical massacre Al Sheibani :On the anniversary of the chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun (Idlib)we pledge to continu... Al Sheibani welcomes decision of Human Rights Council Civil delegations visit the city of Nawa to offer condolences to the martyrs families and community ... Turkey Warns Against Israeli Actions in Syria, Citing Risks to Regional Stability and Counterterrori... A protest in the city of Sweida condemning the Israeli attacks Minister al-Ali  discusses with Syrian doctors  in Germany ways to support the health sector Eid al-Fitr Initiative " a message of hope and love for children and families” The organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns the ongoing Israeli attacks on Syrian territory The health sector in Gaza is suffering a catastrophic situation Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli attacks on Syria          Turkey holds Israel responsible for threatening regional security