# Death and alleged torture of Syrian detainee sparks protests

https://mins.news/en/item/25319

- The Guardian, 2026-08-18 16:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/death-alleged-torture-man-detention-sparks-protests-syria

> Syrians have protested after Mohammad Ghamira, a 29-year-old former White Helmets volunteer, died following alleged beatings in custody at a police station in Latakia province. Demonstrators in Aleppo demanded accountability, while the interior ministry formed an investigation committee and detained seven ministry members for questioning. Further protests were planned outside parliament in Damascus.

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