# Syria detains police officer over death of former White Helmets rescuer in custody

https://mins.news/en/video/27898

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-21 01:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOZHAIWiYX4

> Syrian officials say an investigation found no evidence of deliberate physical abuse in the custody death of former White Helmets volunteer Mohammad Ghamira. Ghamira, who had haemophilia, died of a brain haemorrhage after being detained over a financial dispute. A police officer accused of slapping him has been detained and referred for prosecution.

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