Former Assad-Era Security Chief Arrested in Lattakia on War Crimes Charges - The Syrian Observer

Former Assad-Era Security Chief Arrested in Lattakia on War Crimes Charges - The Syrian Observer

In a significant development that signals growing accountability efforts in post-Assad Syria, the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday the arrest of a senior former regime officer, Brigadier General Daas Hassan Ali. The arrest was carried out in a “special operation” by the Internal Security Directorate in Latakia governorate. According to the Ministry’s statement, Brig. Gen. Daas, who once headed the State Security Branch in Deir-…