Mohammed Hardan

Hardan

Syrian journalist. Writes for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister publication.

The SDF's ransom racket in northeast Syria

In-depth: An investigation reveals the extensive use of extortion against families in the SDF-held region in northeast Syria. Civilians are arrested based on flimsy charges, which are dropped as soon as their families agree to pay for their freedom.

25 October, 2021