Syria: Murders Grew Rampant in al-Hawl Refugee Camp Stoking Fears and Consternation Among Refugees

Syria – al-Hawl refugee camp – Al-Hasakah Governorate  05/12/2020 Consternation and fear swept al-Hawl refugee camp in Al-Hasakah Governorate as murders have been lately widespread. Neither the murderers nor the motives for these crimes are known. Hence, families gather in one tent out of fear. In the past, sharp tools were used to commit murders, however, today advanced weapons are utilized. The camp’s security authority ” Asayish” clarified that no arrests have been made. Residents of the camp indicated the rampant crime rate is due to security inaction