The fall of a prominent former officer in the grip of the Syrian security .. Who is Riad Hamdo Al -Shehadeh, who is accused of war crimes?

In a move that sparked widespread attention, the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of Brigadier Riad Hamdo Al -Shehdah, a former senior political security service officer, during a security operation carried out in the Tal Kalakh area of ​​Homs countryside.

According to an official statement, Al -Shehadi held high security positions in a number of governorates, the last of which was his presidency of the Political Security Branch in Damascus, and now faces heavy charges related to severe human rights violations, which included the liquidation of opponents, and the arrest of women and civilians arbitrarily, according to preliminary investigations.

The competent authorities stated that the accused was referred to the judiciary to take legal measures against him, within the framework of official moves described by the ministry as “part of continuous efforts to achieve justice and hold those responsible for violations during the war years.”

This step comes amid repeated demands from human rights organizations and Syrian figures to try officials involved in crimes during the conflict years, specifically those who took leadership positions in the security services.