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Violence in the New Syria?

Al Jazeera Wednesday 19 August 2026, 18:50 UTC 1 min read
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Violence in the New Syria? NewsFeed Violence in the New Syria? The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged beating in police custody has sparked protests and fears of a return to Assad-era abuses.

Violence in the New Syria? NewsFeed Violence in the New Syria? The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged beating in police custody has sparked protests and fears of a return to Assad-era abuses. Syria’s Interior Ministry is investigating. Al Jazeera’s Celine Kasem reports on the case and concerns it has raised. Published On 19 Aug 2026
Syria (LOCATION) Syrian (ORG) Mohammad Ghamira (PERSON) Assad-era (PERSON) Interior Ministry (ORG) Al Jazeera’s (ORG) Celine Kasem (PERSON)
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