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Syrian Security Arrests Uzbek Fighters After Idlib Protests

5/7/2026

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Syrian security officials announced the arrest of Uzbek fighters in the Idlib towns of Kafriya and al-Foua.
The arrests followed protests by armed Uzbek fighters outside a security facility that sparked a Syrian security sweep.
Authorities had attempted to detain an Uzbek fighter accused of firing in Idlib city, prompting demands for his release.
Military reinforcements and convoys were positioned around Kafriya and al-Foua, with sporadic gunfire reported.

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Syrian security officials announced the arrest of Uzbek fighters in the Idlib towns of Kafriya and al-Foua.
The arrests followed protests by armed Uzbek fighters outside a security facility that sparked a Syrian security sweep.
Authorities had attempted to detain an Uzbek fighter accused of firing in Idlib city, prompting demands for his release.
Military reinforcements and convoys were positioned around Kafriya and al-Foua, with sporadic gunfire reported.