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UPDATED Jun 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Jun 19, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
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Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained in Damascus after a complaint over his social media comments.
WHO: Hassan Akkad
WHAT: Hassan Akkad was detained following a complaint about his social media comments.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET
WHERE: Damascus
WHY: A complaint was filed about his social media comments prior to his arrest.
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