Academic’s Arrest in Hama Raises Questions About Freedom of Expression in Post-Conflict Syria

Academic’s Arrest in Hama Raises Questions About Freedom of Expression in Post-Conflict Syria

Syrian authorities detained Dr. Muhammad Khair al-Ghabban al-Husseini, a prominent academic and former Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities, on Friday in Hama province, sparking debate over the limits of public criticism during Syria’s transitional period. Sources close to al-Husseini say the arrest followed a series of public criticisms he directed at government officials. The academic had returned to Syria after the fall o…