Body found in Zerkan countryside near Syrian-Turkish border

Shepherds found the body of a person in the Zerkan countryside near the Syrian-Turkish border, bearing signs of torture.

Body found in Zerkan countryside near Syrian-Turkish border
24 September, 2026   15:25
HASAKAH

Shepherds found a person’s body on Thursday morning in the border area between Syria and Turkey, opposite Al-Asadiya village in the northern Zerkan countryside, amid circumstances that remain unclear.

According to eyewitnesses from the area, the body had been mauled by dogs, making it difficult to identify the deceased. Residents of Al-Asadiya said the body bore what appeared to be signs of torture.

Residents said the body was found naked, with no clothing or identification documents that could help determine the person’s identity.

Following the discovery, Internal Security Forces from the Zerkan town center arrived at the site and transferred the body to Darbasiyah Hospital.

The person’s identity remains unknown. However, residents of the area reported that several young men have gone missing in recent weeks in areas near the border, although no clear information is available about their whereabouts.

ANHA