- Mohammad Ghamira, a former White Helmets volunteer, was detained on a theft allegation before his death.
- During interrogation, a police investigator slapped Ghamira in the neck despite being warned about his hemophilia.
- Ghamira died in a hospital in Latakia on Sunday after being released from jail, leading to an investigation by Syria's interior ministry.
- On Thursday, officials announced that the investigator will face prosecution and has been referred to the public prosecution division.
- Family members had warned police about Ghamira's hemophilia, a condition affecting the blood's ability to clot.
- Ghamira's death sparked widespread outrage in Syria, recalling dark memories of torture and abuse in detention centers.
- Maj. Gen. Ahmed Latouf stated that medical experts found Ghamira died of complications from a cerebral hemorrhage.
- The Syrian Interior Minister emphasized the ministry's commitment to accountability in the investigation.
Mohammad Ghamira, a 29-year-old former volunteer with the White Helmets, died after being slapped by a police interrogator during questioning, despite warnings about his hemophilia. Family members had informed authorities of his condition prior to his detention for theft allegations.125
Ghamira was released from jail and died in a Latakia hospital from complications of a cerebral hemorrhage on August 17, 2026. His death has reignited public outrage over police brutality and torture in Syria, reminiscent of abuses under the Assad regime.7
Maj. Gen. Ahmed Latouf, leading the investigation, confirmed that the interrogator's actions directly contributed to Ghamira's death. The police investigator has been referred to public prosecution, while further disciplinary investigations are ongoing against other personnel involved.6
Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab emphasized the ministry's commitment to accountability, stating, “We rose up against the former tyrant’s regime in rejection of injustice and impunity.” He highlighted the importance of holding wrongdoers accountable to build a state of law.8
Ghamira's case has become a symbol of the ongoing struggle against systemic abuse in Syria's security forces, as citizens demand justice and reform in the wake of decades of oppression.
“The investigator was referred to the public prosecution division, and disciplinary investigations into other police personnel are ongoing, according to Maj. Gen. Ahmed Latouf. The death sparked widespread outrage in Syria, stirring memories of torture under the Assad dynasty's rule.”
