# Syrian family seeks justice after custody death sparks public outrage

https://mins.news/en/video/27686

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-20 19:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aGRdqseBiQ

> Mourners gathered in Al-Bab for Mohamed Ghamira, whose death in police custody investigators attributed to a single slap despite his hemophilia. The officer has been detained and faces prosecution. Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the findings showed a commitment to uncovering the truth and holding accountable those found to have overstepped.

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