Syrian Interior Ministry: Protecting Citizens, Preventing Terror Priority in Hasakah.. Interior Ministry reveals the fate of kidnapped citizen Qaband
Damascus, Jan. 19 (SANA) The Ministry of Interior said in a statement Monday that protecting citizens and ensuring public order, along with preventing the resurgence of terrorism, are national priorities, particularly following recent developments in Hasakah province and accompanying SDF media manipulation and political exploitation of ISIS prisoners.
According to the ministry, in line with its constitutional and legal responsibilities, it is fully prepared to assume management and security of ISIS prisons in Hasakah province, applying international standards to prevent security breaches or escape attempts. The ministry also confirmed its readiness for direct coordination with the U.S. as part of joint efforts to prevent terrorism’s return and ensure regional stability.
The Interior Ministry held the SDF fully responsible for any escapes or releases of ISIS members from facilities under their control, specifically citing the al-Shaddadi prison incident as a “serious security violation threatening Syrian, regional, and international security.”
A special joint force composed of the Ministry’s Special Tasks Department and Prison Administration has been readied to take over the prisons, secure the surrounding areas, and manage internal operations under the highest custody and surveillance standards to prevent infiltration or smuggling attempts.
The ministry reiterated its rejection of attempts by the SDF to use ISIS prisoners as a political bargaining tool against Syria or to link state sovereignty and law enforcement to “prison threat,” labeling such efforts as exposed and counterproductive to civilian security.
It concluded by emphasizing that restoring legitimate state institutions and enforcing the rule of law are the only permanent guarantees of security and stability, noting Syria’s active role in international counterterrorism efforts under any pretext.
Earlier Monday, the Syrian Arab Army entered al-Shaddadi town in southern Hasakah after SDF forces released ISIS members from the prison there. The army also began deploying across the Syrian Jazira region to secure the area under an agreement with the SDF.
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Interior Ministry reveals the fate of kidnapped citizen Qaband
Damascus, Jan.19 (SANA) Interior Ministry announced on Monday that security personnel have been able to reveal the whereabouts of producer Mohammad Qaband who was kidnapped nearly a month ago.
“From the moment of disappearance of citizen Mohammad Qaband in Damascus Countryside, the Internal Security units immediately began search and investigation operations, taking all necessary legal measures with the aim of uncovering the circumstances of the case, pursuing those involved and bringing them to justice,” Interior Ministry told SANA.
It added that during the course of the investigation, some instigators attempted to divert the case and accuse the Syrian State of hiding him, which led to weakened cooperation and coordination with the specialized follow‑up team, this made the mission difficult and caused delays in progress of the search and investigation process.
“Thanks to intensive efforts and diligent follow‑up, the Internal Security units today managed to find citizen Mohammad Qaband, who was accompanied by another kidnapped person named Hamza Al‑Lahham, abducted about a month ago and whose case was also being followed by the Criminal Investigation Department,” the Ministry of Interior said.
It added that the two persons were secured and protected in accordance with procedures, while the competent authorities began completing investigations and pursuing the remaining members involved in this heinous crime.
Source: SANA
