Judicial authorities in Hama announced on Wednesday the detention of six former regime officials wanted for violations and crimes committed against civilians during the years of conflict.
In a statement released on its official Telegram channel, the Hama Judiciary said military police arrested the six men as part of ongoing legal proceedings targeting individuals implicated in serious abuses. The arrests, according to the statement, fall within broader efforts to advance accountability and pursue cases long stalled under the former regime.
Among those detained is Brigadier General Abdul Hakim Wannous, who faces charges of grave violations against civilians. Case files allege that Wannous ordered artillery strikes, carried out arbitrary arrests, and took part in military raids on populated areas in rural Damascus and the Ghab Plain in Hama governorate.
Judicial officials noted that interrogations are underway. Once preliminary procedures and formal verification of the charges are complete, the detainees will be referred to the Transitional Justice Investigation Chamber in Hama, the body tasked with handling cases involving past atrocities.
Counselor Mohammad Ahmad al‑Naasan, Hama’s Attorney General, reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to pursuing those responsible for abuses, stressing that investigations will proceed within established legal frameworks to ensure accountability, secure justice for victims, and provide redress to affected communities.
The arrests come days after the General Intelligence Service detained Ali Kayali — also known as Mihraç Ural — leader of the Syrian Resistance militia. Kayali is accused of direct responsibility for major massacres during the conflict, including the 2013 killings in al‑Bayda and Baniyas.
Separately, on October 12, Internal Security Forces uncovered an arms depot during sweeping operations in the mountainous al‑Qadmus region of Tartus governorate. According to official reports, the cache included a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, assorted ammunition, and military uniforms belonging to remnants of the former regime.
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