Syria detains officer following death of rescuer in custody

A Syrian police officer, Ahmad Jawad, has been arrested and may face criminal charges after the death of Mohammad Ghamira, a detainee with haemophilia, who died shortly after being released. Ghamira suffered a brain hemorrhage believed to be caused by a slap from Jawad. His death has sparked outrage in Syria, highlighting ongoing human rights abuses despite promises from new leadership to improve accountability and treatment of detainees.

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