The Syrian Foreign Ministry denounced in an official statement the execution of prisoners, particularly civilians, as a grave violation of the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law.

It held the SDF fully responsible for these crimes and reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the victims’ families receive justice.

It also urged the international community and human rights organizations to condemn this action and assume their responsibilities.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions in northern Syria, after the Syrian Arab Army’s Operations Command informed that the government forces had taken control of the strategic city of Tabqa after the withdrawal of Kurdish militias.

Local sources quoted by SANA reported that before leaving the city, SDF members executed several prisoners, sparking outrage among the local population.

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