Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Syrian authorities have detained a police investigator, Ahmad Jawad, following the death of detainee Mohammad Ghamira, a White Helmets rescuer. Ghamira, who suffered from haemophilia, died on Sunday after being slapped by Jawad, an action believed to have caused a fatal brain hemorrhage.
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Open questions and key claims
Wassim al-Assad was convicted of multiple murders and 'murder accompanied by torture and brutality'.
Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan stated that Wassim al-Assad committed multiple murders classified as crimes against humanity and war crimes.
A Syrian court sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity.
Syria began proceedings against Bashar al-Assad and other officials for atrocities in April.
Syrian police officer arrested and may be prosecuted for hitting detainee who died.
Mohammad Ghamira, a White Helmets rescuer with haemophilia, died after being slapped by police investigator Ahmad Jawad.
Mohammad Ghamira, 29, died from complications resulting from a beating sustained after detention.
Syrians protested the death of a man allegedly beaten by security forces after his arrest.
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