Syrian council head survives assassination attempt, son wounded
Syrian council head survives assassination attempt, son wounded
The head of a local council in northern Syria escaped an attempt on his life on Sunday while his son was severely wounded
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The region is controlled by Turkish-backed rebels and other Islamist groups [Getty- archive]
The head of a local council in northern Syria has survived an assassination attempt on Sunday, while his son was severely wounded in the attack.
A bomb planted in Khalil al-Hajj Osu's car exploded early on Sunday while his 14-year-old son Ibrahim was operating on the vehicle.
His son was transferred to a Turkish hospital in the area for treatment.
Osu is the municipal head of Rajo, a town in the Afrin district of the Aleppo governorate.
It was not clear who tried killing the official or why.
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Several civilians have been killed and wounded since earlier this month in a series of explosions that targeted the region, under the control of mainly Turkish-backed rebel groups.
Ankara also maintains a military presence in the area.
While no side has claimed responsibility for the attacks, Turkey accuses Kurdish forces.
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