Public calls are growing in Deir ez-Zor for an official investigation into appointment procedures within several sensitive positions in the province, following circulating allegations of family-based influence in key roles.
The demands specifically call for a review of appointments associated with:
- Darrar Abdul Razzaq Al-Shamlan (Provincial Security Commander)
- Qassem Abdul Razzaq Al-Shamlan (Head of Human Resources)
- Mohammed Abu Muthanna Abdul Razzaq Al-Shamlan (Head of Vehicles Department)
- Mustafa Al-Shamlan (Head of Special Escort Unit)
- Siraj (Financial Officer)
- Khaled Waheed Al-Askar
According to locally circulated claims, several of these positions are reportedly held by individuals connected through close family ties, raising concerns about merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity.
Activists behind these calls stress that their objective is not defamation but transparency and institutional accountability. They are urging authorities to:
- Launch an independent administrative investigation
- Publicly disclose the findings
- Clarify appointment criteria
- Ensure the absence of conflicts of interest
No official response has yet been issued by the individuals named.
Observers note that a transparent and timely response could help prevent further social tension and reinforce public trust in local governance.