Turkish forces and mercenaries kidnapped 45 people in Afrin in June

According to a report released by the Afrin Human Rights Organization, the invading Turkish state forces kidnapped at least 45 people in Afrin in the month of June.

The Human Rights Organization-Afrin reported the crimes committed last month by the Turkish state, which occupied the city in March 2018.

At least 45 people were abducted last month, and more than 900 trees were cut down for sale, according to the report.

The report also found out that,

-The Turkish intelligence service (MIT), Al-Hamzat, Faylaq Al-Sham groups and Military Police  kidnapped 14 citizens in the Jindires district of Afrin Canton.

-Jabhat Al-Shamiya, Amshat, undercover policemen and Military Police kidnapped 11 citizens, one of whom was a woman, in Şiyê, Şêrawa, Bilbilê and Mebata districts without any justification.

-Faylaq Al-Sham, Military Police and Political Security groups kidnapped 13 citizens in Şêrawa district.

-The MIT, Ahrar al-Sharqiya and Military Police kidnapped 7 people in the centre of the occupied Afrin Canton and Rajo district.

MORE THAN 900 TREES CUT DOWN

The report also revealed that the invading Turkish state forces cut down more than 900 trees, mostly olive and pomegranate trees, in Afrin Canton to sell firewood and plunder nature.

346 PEOPLE ABDUCTED, 18 KILLED IN SIX MONTHS

In the first six months of the year, the invading Turkish state kidnapped 346 citizens, 30 of whom were women, and killed 18 citizens.

On the other hand, 8,500 trees were cut down, and more than 100 trees were burned, while tens of hectares of forests and fields were burned.