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Explosion Causes Massacre at Atmah Crossing

6-October-2016 By admin2

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An explosion took place at the Atmah border crossing, killing approximately 30 people and injuring several others. Most fighters killed were affiliated to Faylaq al-Shaam, a battalion of the armed opposition.

In a press release released by ISIS, the organisation claimed responsibility for the bombing which they said was from a loaded car. Eye witnesses claimed that the bombing came from a bag, whilst others claimed it was a suicide bomber. The incident took place whilst an exchange for guarding duties was taking place.

Among the victims was the military leader of Ahrar al-Shaam, Hisham Khalifa, and the President of the Higher Court in Aleppo Khalid al-Sayid, in addition to the General Deputy and Judge Mohammed al-Faraj.

Victims identified include:

  1. Ahmed Halloum
  2. Ahmed Shoyukh (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  3. Ahmed Yazkawi
  4. Ashraf Khawja (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  5. Jasim Khalaf al-Riyash (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  6. Jumuah Harah (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  7. Khalid al-Sayed (President of the Higher Court in Aleppo)
  8. Khalid al-Sheikh (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  9. Ridwan Khareet (al-Shamiya Front)
  10. Taha al-Mur (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  11. Abdu Ridwan (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  12. Ali Abul Fida (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  13. Ali al-Isa (Ahrar al-Tabaqa)
  14. Omar al-Barburi (al-Shamiya Front)
  15. Ghassan Maju  (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  16. Mohammed al-Ibrahim (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  17. Mohammed al-Abdullah (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  18. Mohammed al-Faraj (Higher Court Council)
  19. Mohammed Rihawi (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  20. Mohammed Ma’rouf  (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  21. Hisham al-Khalid  (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  22. Hisham al-Eesa  (Faylaq al-Shaam)
  23. Hisham Khalifa (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  24. Walid al-Nazzal (Ahrar al-Shaam)
  25. Yazan Jaweesh  (Faylaq al-Shaam)

Filed Under: Statements Tagged With: armed opposition, Atmah, battalions of the armed opposition, explosion, fighters, ISIS, massacre

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