VOICED : Al-Bab fights crimes committed

In Albab, a new internal affairs police department was established to address crimes by the Free Syrian Army (FSA). Comprised of volunteers, the department allows residents to report theft and property damage. It was formed due to issues with the FSA, with volunteers recruited from both military and civilian backgrounds to ensure impartiality. The department works with the Islamic Court to handle arrests and hearings, aiming to create a more organized system for maintaining law and order in the town.

What is the primary purpose of the internal affairs Police Department in Al Bab?

• To recruit more volunteers

• To enforce the law and address abuses

• To expand the territory of Al Bab

• To support the Free Syrian Army

How was the Committee for Promotion of Virtues and Prevention of Vice established?

• Through a government mandate

• By agreement among local brigades

• Through a public referendum

• By international intervention

What is unique about the recruitment of volunteers for the department?

• They are all trained abroad

• They are recruited from outside the FSA

• They are only from urban areas

• They are all former military personnel

What role does the Islamic Court play in the new system?

• It oversees the recruitment process

• It funds the department's operations

• It provides legal training to volunteers

• It handles hearings and legal proceedings

What is the main goal of the new system implemented in Al Bab?

• To increase military presence

• To improve law and order

• To reduce the number of volunteers

• To expand the town's borders