Syrian authorities arrested Aleppo woman for practicing 'witchcraft and sorcery' in video
The circulating footage showed a woman, allegedly A.Y., burning an unidentified object on a stone before a crowd gathered to question her about what she was doing.
Aleppo authorities have launched an investigation into a woman referred to only by the initials A.Y. after a video emerged online allegedly showing her practicing witchcraft or sorcery. The Internal Security Forces in Aleppo stated they are investigating the viral clip to determine the legal measures to take against A.Y. The footage reportedly shows A.Y. burning an unidentified object on a stone in front of a crowd who questioned her about her actions before putting out the fire and seemingly kicking her.
A.Y. has reportedly already been placed under arrest. The Yezidi community in Aleppo, predominantly a Sunni Muslim city with a Christian population, has faced persecution for alleged witchcraft and "devil worship."
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