
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained in Damascus after journalist Mousa al-Omar filed a complaint over Akkad's social media criticism of alleged unfulfilled financial pledges. Akkad, a former English teacher and BAFTA winner, was arrested at a cafe. While the Public Prosecutor confirmed a warrant, the case was reportedly dropped, and al-Omar stated he had dropped his complaint.









