Ankara: Unverified reports on social media said the YPG/SDF terror organization carried out the mass execution of 22 soldiers in Syria's northern Ayn al-Arab region following the announcement of a cease-fire deal.

According to Anadolu Agency, the reports claimed that the soldiers were detained after laying down their arms and later executed by YPG/SDF elements. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the identities of those responsible have not been independently verified. Videos circulating on social media appear to show the soldiers being gathered at a single location and subjected to a mass execution. However, the authenticity of the footage and the full details of the incident remain unverified by Anadolu.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported that at least 22 civilians, including three children, were killed by YPG/SDF forces in northern Raqqa province last week. The rights group stated that it verified none of the victims had taken part in hostilities against the SDF. SNHR described the incidents as the 'direct targeting and killing' of civilians and labeled them a 'blatant violation of international humanitarian law and civilian protections.'

SNHR has called for independent and transparent investigations to identify those responsible and ensure accountability.