Sheikh Abducted and Killed by Armed Group in Syria's Sweida
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Local sources and media outlets report that Sheikh Raed al-Matani has been killed in Syria's Sweida province. His death follows two days of torture after an armed group abducted him.
The group calls itself the "National Guard." It is affiliated with Hikmat al-Hijri.
Videos circulating online appear to show the aftermath of the incident. The footage has increased public attention to the case.
The Syrian state news agency, SANA, reported the events on Tuesday, December 2. No group has yet issued an official statement claiming responsibility.