More reports are coming through of crimes committed by the Turkish army and allied mercenaries in the regions they have occupied in North-East Syria in violation of international law. Bombing of civilian settlements, murder, torture, and abduction have become routine in the occupied areas.

Eziz El Mistefa was one of the five youngsters kidnapped two months ago by Turkish-backed jihadist mercenaries from the neighborhood of Haret Al-Layl in the occupied city of Girê Spî,

Held captive in a prison of the occupation forces, the young man is reported to have been tortured to death.

The family of Eziz was informed of his death as a result of brutal torture at the hands of mercenaries.

The Turkish state has established a regime of terror in the territories it has invaded together with jihadist groups under its control. Crimes such as kidnapping, execution, torture, plundering and forced migration have become a daily routine and war crimes are systematically committed, especially in the canton of Afrin, which has been occupied since March 2018.

Kidnappings of civilians are part of the daily routine. In most cases, a ransom is demanded for their release. In recent years, thousands of people have been kidnapped and tortured. Some have been executed, the fate of others is unknown.