Oral Testimony
The voices of the Shaitat victims and their families must never be forgotten. Through video and audio testimonies, we preserve their memories and ensure the truth is heard. These firsthand accounts offer powerful insights into the tragedy, resilience, and ongoing fight for justice.
Khadija al-Ali al-Hassan
In this testimony, recorded in 2021, Khadija al-Ali al-Hassan recounts the tragedies her family experienced during the fight between ISIS and her clan, the Shaitat. She describes losing two of her sons and one stepson in 2014, all of whom were killed by ISIS despite being employed by the group at the oilfields. This trauma was exacerbated by the siege, displacement, and financial losses precipitated by the fight. During this conflict, ISIS perpetrated a horrific massacre against members of the clan.
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Tarfa al-Amin al-Ghadir
In this audio testimony, recorded in 2021, the mother of an ISIS victim discusses the events that unfolded during the clash between ISIS and Shaitat fighters in Kishkiyya, located in Deir ez-Zor province. Tarfa, a woman in her 60s, shares the heartbreaking story of her young son's murder by ISIS and her subsequent struggles to locate his body, reflecting on her previous dreams of seeing him marry.
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ISIS Prisons Museum
Testimony of Hussam
Kamel al-Omar
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ISIS Prisons Museum
Testimony of Nasser Othman al-Sabaat
A Former Detainee in ISIS Prisons in Deir ez-Zor talks about his experience.
ISIS Prisons Museum
Testimony of Muhammad
Ahmad al-Abed
A former prisoner in the prisons of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Deer Al Zour.