The Syrian Interior Ministry confirmed that the double homicide that occurred yesterday in the town of Zaydal falls strictly within the criminal framework and is not sectarian in nature, according to Ministry spokesperson Noureddin al-Baba.
Speaking at a press conference in Homs on Monday, al-Baba explained that preliminary investigations indicate the sectarian writings found at the crime scene were intended to mislead and incite discord in the city. He emphasized that the heinous act is condemned by all societal standards, and that authorities continue to pursue the perpetrators and uncover the details of the crime.
Al-Baba praised the awareness and unity of Homs residents, which played a decisive role in preventing attempts to exploit the incident to create divisions. He expressed confidence in the city, noting its longstanding reputation as a model of coexistence.
The spokesperson highlighted the swift and effective response of various government agencies, acknowledging the significant cooperation of local residents, including community elders and tribal leaders, who helped curb the impact of the crime and rejected any acts of sabotage.
Regarding the curfew decision, al-Baba stated that its extension will depend on field developments. Security checkpoints, he noted, are temporary measures applied across multiple areas, not Homs alone.
Daily life in Homs’ neighborhoods has begun returning to normal, with citizens resuming movement and commercial activity, thanks to efforts to contain the situation, he added.
The press conference was attended by the Commander of Internal Security in Homs, General Marhaf al-Nassan, along with a number of neighborhood elders.
The town of Zaydal witnessed a violent double murder yesterday morning, involving a man and his wife. The crime caused tension in Homs, prompting a major deployment of internal security forces in southern neighborhoods and surrounding areas to restore order and prevent exploitation of the crime.
