Al Wusta (Al-Qamishli)

Syria / al-Hhasakah / al-Qamisli / Al-Qamishli
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Controlled by Syriac christian pro-regime forces "Sootoro".
Predominantly Christian neighbourhood. Syriacs, Armenians, and Assyrians form the majority, while a small number of Muslim Kurds also live here.

On 30 december 2015 Daesh terrorists attacked civilians inside Al Wusta neighborhood.
One attack took place in the restaurants Gabriel and Miami and one in al-Gharbia near the Assyrian church. Rojavan Asayish prevented a 3rd suicide attack near a youth center.
Daesh specifically targeted the Assyrian, Armenian Christians community, killing at least 17 civilians.
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Coordinates:   37°2'58"N   41°13'43"E
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