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Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings

Summary

Syrian authorities arrested Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, for his suspected role in the 2013 mass killing of civilians in Baniyas and nearby Bayda. Kayali was caught while trying to cross the border, according to Syrian state media.

Key Facts

  • Ali Kayali, also called Mihrac Ural, was arrested by Syrian intelligence officials.
  • He is suspected of involvement in mass killings of civilians in the city of Baniyas and the village of Bayda in 2013.
  • Kayali led an armed group that supported then-president Bashar al-Assad.
  • The arrests were reported by the Syrian state news agency SANA.
  • Kayali was caught at or near a border while attempting to cross.
  • The events took place in western Syria, in coastal areas.
  • The mass killings happened during the ongoing Syrian conflict.
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