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The Assassination of Dr. Haider Shaheen Inside His Home in Rural Tartous
In a tragic incident that shocked the Syrian community, Dr. Haider Shaheen, an expert in agricultural engineering and head of the Citrus Department at the Tartous Directorate of Agriculture, was assassinated in his home in the village of Miear Shaker in the countryside of Tartous Governorate. Unknown armed individuals opened fire on him while he was present with his family.
Dr. Haider Shaheen is a well-known figure in the agricultural field, with extensive expertise in studying and developing citrus production. He also played a prominent role in advancing the agricultural sector in the region. Additionally, he was among the candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections, which adds particular significance to his social and political stature and raises the incident's importance at the national level.
Details of the incident reveal that unidentified gunmen entered the village of Miear Shaker late at night and targeted Dr. Shaheen’s house directly. They shot him, causing serious injuries that led to his immediate death, before he could receive assistance or treatment. Local residents reported that the gunmen fled the scene immediately after committing the crime. Syrian security forces are currently conducting intensive efforts to identify the perpetrators and uncover the circumstances of the incident.
This crime raises many questions about its motives, especially as it comes at a sensitive time when the country faces numerous challenges. It coincides with increased hostile operations and the targeting of public and independent figures who influence society. Some sources suggest that the incident may have political dimensions, amid rumors of personal disputes or settling scores. However, investigations are still ongoing to apprehend the culprits and clarify the facts.
Many residents and community figures have expressed their condemnation and concern over the rising wave of violence and assassinations, urging security authorities to intensify efforts to restore safety, apprehend the criminals, and deliver justice. This is vital to protect individuals and social institutions.
While questions about the reasons and backgrounds of the crime remain, public opinion emphasizes the need for decisive measures to curb violence and protect national and scientific figures, whose targeting could harm the country’s interests and threaten its security and stability.
Furthermore, the assassination of Dr. Haider Shaheen casts a shadow over the community and underscores the urgent need to enhance security efforts, fight criminal phenomena, and uphold the rule of law to prevent such crimes from recurring and to restore trust that the state can protect its citizens.
