Internal Security Forces

“a prominent officer in the military establishment during the era of the former regime”

Internal Security Forces · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07

Syria's Internal Security Forces announced the arrest of former Major-General Mohammed Ali Durgham, accused of the Hama massacre and ordering the shooting of unarmed protesters.

“as a squad commander in the Defence Brigades during the events in Hama Governorate in 1982,”

Internal Security Forces · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07

Syrian authorities described Durgham's early role as a squad commander during the 1982 Hama massacre.