SDF arrests 7 suspects in Deir ez-Zor amid rising attacks
DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carried out on Sunday a series of security operations in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, arresting seven suspects amid a surge in attacks targeting their forces and local figures.
A military source from the SDF told North Press that joint patrols of the SDF and the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria (Asayish) conducted a raid in the town of Gharanij, arresting three individuals in possession of weapons and ammunition.
The source added that “other patrols raided the al-Shabaka neighborhood and the main road in the town of Shuhail, arresting four additional suspects.”
According to the source, the operations are part of a broader campaign to pursue individuals accused of carrying out attacks against SDF patrols, headquarters, and community leaders in an effort to destabilize the region.
The recent wave of security operations in Deir ez-Zor comes amid a rising number of attacks targeting SDF fighters and military outposts. These attacks, attributed to ISIS remnants, have contributed to growing instability in the eastern countryside.
Over the past months, there has been an increase in ambushes, bombings, and targeted assassinations, particularly in areas such as Gharanij, Shuhail, and surrounding towns. The SDF and Asayish forces have been conducting regular raids and security sweeps to capture those responsible for these acts of violence, with the goal of restoring security and preventing further escalations.
Despite their efforts, the region remains highly volatile, with ongoing challenges related to armed insurgency, local power struggles, and the influence of extremist groups.
Reporting by Omar Abdurrahman