Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria

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Protests erupted in Syria, particularly in Aleppo and the capital Damascus, following the death of a detainee allegedly tortured by security forces. The incidents have reignited anger regarding abuses thought to have ended under the Assad regime, with calls for accountability and demands to avoid repeating past oppression.

Picture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viral Syrians have protested over the death of a man who was arrested and allegedly beaten by security forces, sparking widespread anger at a practice thought to have ended under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. A crowd gathered in the city of Aleppo, demanding accountability for the security forces who carried out the alleged torture, with participants holding signs and slogans such as: “Do not repeat the same oppression that we revolted against.” Protests were also planned to take place in front of Syria’s parliament in Damascus on Tuesday, as well. Continue reading...