The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that a new batch of nearly 120 Turkish-backed mercenaries have returned from Libya to Syria after passing the duration of their contracts, as they had been sent to Libya in order to join the military operations on the side of the “Government of National Accord” against the “Libyan National Army”. Meanwhile, the Turkish government continues to send jihadists to Libya as SOHR sources have confirmed the arrival of a new batch in Libya.

Citing “reliable sources” SOHR stated that the bodies of the 11 fatalities, who were killed recently in Libya, were brought to Syria where they were buried a week ago. Three bodies were buried in Afrin, while the others were buried in areas under the control of “Euphrates Shield” factions in Aleppo countryside.

According to SOHR statistics, the number of recruits who arrived in Libya has risen to nearly 16,500 Syrian mercenaries, including 350 children under the age of 18. Of these, 5,970 returned to Syria after passing the duration of their contracts and getting their dues. Meanwhile, Turkey keeps recruiting more mercenaries bringing them to Turkish territory to undergo military training, SOHR noted.

Meanwhile, the number of Turkish-backed Syrian mercenaries who were killed in military operations in Libya has risen to nearly 481, including 34 children under the age of eighteen, as well as some group commanders, according to SOHR.