The case of Muhammad Ghamira, a young man from al-Haffah (Latakia countryside, western Syria), is drawing growing attention after he left al-Haffah Police Station in critical condition following three days of detention over a financial complaint, his brother Mustafa Ghamira told Enab Baladi.

Muhammad, a former volunteer with the Syrian Civil Defense and the son of Husam Ghamira, who was killed in battles in Ghouta against the Assad regime, has hemophilia, a disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot.

According to his two brothers, Muhammad was summoned to al-Haffah Police Station over a complaint alleging the theft of a sum of money, before being detained there for about three days.

Mustafa said the family informed officers at the police station about Muhammad’s serious medical condition and asked them not to subject him to physical violence. The family, however, alleges that officers at the station severely beat him during his detention.

According to information provided by Mustafa, Muhammad was released from the police station after a judicial order was issued for his release, but he was in critical condition, suffering from internal bleeding and a brain hemorrhage.

Mustafa added that Muhammad went into cardiac arrest three times before being resuscitated after he was transferred to Tishreen University Hospital in Latakia. He is currently unconscious in intensive care and remains in extremely critical condition.

Muhammad Ghamira, who was detained at al-Haffah Police Station in Latakia governorate, August 14, 2026 (Latakia News)

Social media users circulated photos of Muhammad taken before his detention, showing him in normal condition, alongside photos taken after he was transferred to the hospital, showing the deterioration in his health.

The circumstances of what happened inside the police station, and responsibility for the deterioration in Muhammad’s health, remain under investigation. His family is demanding a swift and transparent investigation to determine what happened during his detention, hold anyone proven to have been involved accountable, and ensure that he receives the necessary medical care and his right to justice.

Interior Ministry Opens Investigation

For its part, the Internal Security Command in Latakia governorate announced that the relevant authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the detention of Muhammad Husam al-Din Ghamira at al-Haffah Police Department over an allegation that he stole a sum of money. The investigation aims to establish what occurred in the case and what measures were taken against him during his detention.

The command said the investigation includes examining the conditions of his detention and whether the procedures followed complied with legal requirements, while taking into account Ghamira’s medical condition, as he has hemophilia, and ensuring that he receives appropriate medical care.

The command stressed that the rights and dignity of detainees are protected by law and that appropriate legal action will be taken regarding any violation proven to have occurred during detention or investigation procedures, according to the statement.

Arrests

The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented at least 1,108 cases of arbitrary arrest and detention in 2025.

In a detailed report, the network stressed the urgent need to establish legal safeguards to end the era of arbitrary arrest and enforced disappearance and guarantee individuals’ fundamental rights, amid the major political and military changes represented by the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024.

According to the report, at least 1,108 cases of arbitrary arrest or detention were documented in 2025, including 73 children and 26 women. Syrian government forces were responsible for 252 cases, including one child and five women. The Syrian Democratic Forces were responsible for 768 cases of arbitrary detention, including 72 children and 14 women, while 88 cases were attributed to armed opposition factions and the Syrian National Army, including seven women.