After retiring from military airfield service and carrying out bombings of civilian-populated cities and massacres, Jaiz al-Mousa was rewarded by Bashar al-Assad with the position of governor of Hasakah for several years.
Al-Mousa is considered one of the most controversial figures during the years of the Syrian revolution due to the numerous accusations surrounding his tenure as governor, including financial corruption and the extensive network of political and military connections that surrounded him.
According to private sources and testimonies from residents of the region, al-Mousa's influence extended far beyond his administrative post. His power permeated the agricultural, grain, fuel, municipal, electricity, and water sectors, and even some economic and service institutions, making him one of the most prominent power centers in the province at the time.
His name was also linked to close ties with influential figures in the SDF militia, such as Mazloum Abdi, Ali Sher (the SDF's oil official), Sipan Hamo, and others. This afforded him considerable room to maneuver, make deals, and exploit the chaos and division that plagued Hasakah during the years of war.
Local accusations point to his involvement in resource exploitation, particularly in the fuel sector. There are reports of large quantities of diesel, gasoline, and gas being transported outside Hasakah to his associates in Hama and Damascus, where they would sell the fuel at exorbitant prices while residents suffered from severe fuel shortages and soaring prices.
Private sources also report a significant increase in his wealth during his tenure, amid accusations of profiting from oil, grain, aid, and public services. Furthermore, there are allegations that he was bought off by the SDF militia to ensure continued coordination and shared interests.
Many residents of Hasakah believe his administration exemplified a clear alliance of security, economic, and political influence. According to locals, state institutions became tools to serve networks of vested interests rather than the citizens, while the province suffered from poverty, deteriorating services, and a series of economic crises.
Despite the numerous accusations against him, most of these cases may not be investigated following his arrest. Residents of Hasakah are demanding genuine accountability for the figures who managed the Syrian scene during the years of war.
Ahmed Al-Obeid - Zaman Al-Wasl
Zaman Al Wasl
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