Reconciliation Between the Families of Mohamed Ghamira and the Investigator Who Assaulted Him.. and a Syrian Controversy

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A number of Syrians have circulated in recent hours what they said was a reconciliation session between the family of the young man who died during his detention, Mohamed Ghamira, and the family of investigator Ahmad Jawad, who was accused of assaulting Mohamed during his interrogation at the Al-Haffa police station in the Latakia countryside last August, which led to his death.

A reconciliation session took place between the family of Mohamed Ghamira and the family of investigator Ahmad Jawad, following the incident of Mohamed Ghamira's death after being beaten during interrogation in the city of Al-Haffa in the Latakia countryside. #DamasPost pic.twitter.com/gxkmsa4PLL

Syrian journalists and activists on social media indicated today, Sunday, that the reconciliation was made regarding the personal right in exchange for a financial amount of 15,000 US dollars as blood money for the family of the deceased, in the presence of a number of sheikhs, dignitaries, and representatives from both sides.

Thus, the personal right has been waived through reconciliation, while the public right remains pending what the competent judicial authorities will decide regarding Jawad, according to what the investigation and judicial ruling establish.

The uncle of the deceased young man, Mohamed Ghamira, speaks to the news about the details of the incident and his demands from the relevant authorities after a meeting in the Al-Haffa area in the countryside of Latakia. #Syrian_News pic.twitter.com/06jJZcZFiz

This reconciliation session has sparked a debate among Syrians, who are divided between supporters and opponents of it, as some have called for just retribution and punishment of those involved in order to build a state of law and accountability.

Meanwhile, others believe that this initiative could close the chapter of pain between the two families and heal the wounds.

The investigation committee affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on August 20 that it was confirmed that Jawad slapped Ghamira on the neck during the investigation despite informing the authorities that the young man was suffering from hemophilia, which led to his death due to complications related to his injury. The committee then decided to refer Jawad to the public prosecution in Latakia and tasked the Department of Legal Affairs and Disciplinary Prosecutions in the Ministry of Interior to expand the investigation with Captain Ahmed Shakir Al-Masri and investigator Omar Youssef.

With deep sadness, I mourn the brother, friend, and colleague, young Mohamed Ghamira, who passed away today, Sunday, August 16, at the university hospital in Latakia, affected by complications from a brain hemorrhage and in his digestive system due to being beaten after his detention at the Al-Haffa police station in Latakia Governorate, and he was suffering from hemophilia, which increases the risk... pic.twitter.com/8USI6XSnvS

The Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed Saleh, confirmed that the young man "passed away on Sunday, August 16, at the university hospital in Latakia, due to complications from a brain hemorrhage and in his digestive system as a result of being beaten after his arrest at the Haffa police station, while he was suffering from hemophilia, which increases the risk of bleeding and its complications."

He also emphasized in a post on his account on "X" that "New Syria is a state of law and justice." He pointed out that he followed up with the Minister of Interior regarding the details of the case, adding that the ministry has suspended the police station officers accused of beating Mohammed, and legal actions will be taken against them. He concluded by affirming that "there will be no impunity in New Syria."