French Historical Archive Research - 1925 Deir ez-Zor Incident

Scope of Work (Priority Order):

1. Primary Objective (Essential):
Locate official records related to the 1925 incident near Deir ez-Zor involving the killing of French personnel, specifically:

- Any court records or trial proceedings
- Decisions of exile or execution (if issued)
- Administrative or military orders (e.g., warnings, arrest orders, or “ordre d’expulsion”)

2. Secondary Objective:
Identify French newspapers from the period (1925–1926) that reported on the incident.

Important Note:
I am not interested in books or general historical publications at this stage. The focus should be strictly on primary sources and contemporary records.

Starting Point (Attached):
I have attached a French newspaper article (Journal des Débats – November 1925) which references:

- The killing of French officers near Deir ez-Zor
- Individuals potentially involved (e.g., Mohamed Ayache)

Please use this as a lead to:

- Identify relevant archives
- Trace official records or case files
- Locate any judicial or administrative documentation linked to the incident

Additional Context (for reference only):
To help understand the individuals involved, you may refer to the following background page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyash_Al-Haj

(This is only for context; the research should rely on primary archival sources.)

Approach & Expectations:

- Please focus on archives (military, judicial, or mandate administration records) rather than secondary literature
- I prefer targeted, result-oriented research
- Before proceeding extensively, kindly confirm:
1- Whether relevant records are likely available
2- Which archives you plan to search

Timeline & Deliverables:
I’m happy to allow sufficient time for proper research, but I would like to see tangible results rather than prolonged open-ended searches.

Fees Structure:
Please confirm whether it’s possible to link part of the payment to successful findings (e.g., locating concrete archival records or documents).

Let me know your thoughts and proposed approach.

Best regards,
Mohammed Alayyash