Young Syrian man returned from Germany dies under torture in Damascus

A young Syrian man was killed under torture in Damascus days after his arrest following a recent return from Germany, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The incident raises serious concerns about ongoing violations in detention centers run by Syria’s transitional government.

Young Syrian man returned from Germany dies under torture in Damascus
30 July, 2025   18:42
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The victim, from the Qaboun neighborhood in Damascus, was detained near the Umayyad Mosque without any formal charges. His family later received his body, showing clear signs of torture, including bruises and wounds across his body.

The SOHR also reported that the number of torture victims in transitional government detention centers has risen to 45, mostly from Homs province, signaling worsening abuses.

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