Death of Detainee with Hemophilia in Syria Revives Torture Allegations
The death of Mohammad Ghamira, a 29-year-old father of two with hemophilia, in Syrian custody has sparked renewed concerns about torture and abuse in the country's detention centers. Ghamira, a former volunteer with the White Helmets, died in a Latakia hospital after being released from jail, where he had been detained on an allegation of theft. Syria’s Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, stated that Ghamira died from complications of cerebral and gastrointestinal hemorrhaging resulting from a beating at the al-Haffah police station. His uncle, Issam Ghamira, confirmed that police were informed of his nephew's hemophilia and warned against physical harm, yet he was reportedly beaten. The Syrian interior ministry has announced an investigation, and seven personnel have been detained for questioning. This incident has prompted public outcry and drawn comparisons to the widespread abuses reported under the previous Assad regime. 
