Human Rights Activist Arrested in Damascus Over Social Media Content

Hassan Akkad, a human rights activist, was arrested and remains in detention in Damascus for social media posts criticizing wealthy businessmen for allegedly failing to fulfill pledges to help rebuild Syria.

21 Jun, 14:41 — 21 Jun, 14:41

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Hassan Akkad was arrested and remains in detention for a series of social media posts calling out wealthy businessmen for allegedly failing to follow through on pledges to help rebuild Syria.

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