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Justice for Baniyas: Alleged Massacre Perpetrator 'Mihrac Ural' Captured at Border
معراج أورال

The General Intelligence Directorate has announced the arrest of Ali Kayali, widely known as "Mihrac Ural," who is identified as the primary suspect in the 2013 Baniyas massacre.

According to the official statement, authorities apprehended Kayali while he was attempting to flee the country by crossing the border.

The Baniyas massacre stands as one of the most significant and brutal events to have occurred during the Syrian conflict in 2013. This arrest marks a major development in the ongoing pursuit of accountability for the atrocity.