The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said that the Turkish state and its mercenaries have kidnapped at least 50 people in Girê Spî and Serêkaniyê since the beginning of July.

According to SOHR, on 3 July alone, 30 people, including journalists, were kidnapped in Girê Spî. On 9 July, 12 people, including Himes mercenaries, were kidnapped in the city of Serekaniyê and sent to Turkey, and on 6 July, 10 people, including 6 children, were kidnapped. On 12 July, 3 people were kidnapped in Serekaniye, Girê Spî city.