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Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-15

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• What happened: Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings Syrian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of involvement in the mass killing of civilians in the coastal city of Baniyas in 2013, according to state media. Intelligence officials apprehended Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, as he tried ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Syrian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of involvement in the mass killing of civilians in the coastal city of Baniyas in 2013, according to state media.

Intelligence officials apprehended Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, as he tried to cross the border, state news agency SANA reported on Thursday.

Kayali has long been suspected of playing a leading role in the killing of civilians in Baniyas and the nearby village of Bayda in western Syria.

At the time, he led an armed group loyal to then-president Bashar al-Assad.

Source: Al Jazeera

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings

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