Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer
agenciesdamascusA Syrian police officer has been arrested and may be criminally prosecuted after an investigation found that he hit a detainee with a medical condition who died sho...
Syrian authorities have arrested a police officer and potentially face criminal charges after an investigation revealed he struck a detainee with a medical condition who subsequently died. The deceased, Mohammad Ghamira, was 29 years old and suffered from haemophilia, a rare disorder that impairs blood clotting. Ghamira died on Sunday after being slapped by police investigator Ahmad Jawad, who has since been detained and handed over to the public prosecutor.
The White Helmets, a civil defense organization comprising volunteer rescuers operating in rebel-controlled regions of Syria, lost one of their own in the incident. The father of two was volunteering with the White Helmets, participating in search and rescue operations and providing medical aid following government attacks. Ghamira's death has sparked outrage among Syrians, reigniting memories of widespread human rights abuses that were rampant under the previous regime led by President Bashar Al-Assad.
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