A wave of grief and anger has swept through Deir ez-Zor following the discovery of the body of a child, reportedly abducted during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
According to widely circulated local reports, the child, identified as Mohammad Rashid Al-Daiji, had been missing for several days before being found deceased under unclear circumstances.
The incident has triggered widespread reactions on social media, with residents and activists demanding an urgent investigation to uncover the details of the crime and hold those responsible accountable.
Many locals also expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of swift official response, warning that such incidents reflect a growing security concern, particularly regarding crimes targeting children.