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Ghamira’s Death Exposes Syria’s Torture Legacy | San Antonio News
The brutal death of 29-year-old Ghamira, a hemophiliac and former White Helmet volunteer, after alleged torture by Syrian security forces is reigniting outrage over systemic abuse in detention. Detained for an alleged theft, he died in hospital from injuries sustained during custody — despite family warnings about his medical condition. While interim officials promise investigations and have detained seven police officers, human rights groups insist these abuses are far from isolated, citing UN reports of widespread torture including beatings and sexual violence. For grieving families, this…
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