# Syria launches probe into death of ‘White Helmet’ rescuer in police custody

https://mins.news/en/item/24441

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-17 17:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/syria-launches-probe-into-death-of-man-in-police-custody?traffic_source=rss

> Syria’s Latakia Internal Security Command has opened an investigation into the death of former White Helmets rescuer Mohammed Gamira after three days in police custody. His family alleges officers ignored his haemophilia and subjected him to sustained, severe abuse that caused fatal internal bleeding. The interior minister pledged firm punishment for any proven misconduct.

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