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A fatal shooting, a seized villa and a Lime bike chase: British man’s quest for justice in Syria
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A fatal shooting, a seized villa and a Lime bike chase: British man’s quest for justice in Syria

A British citizen named Saeed Farhat is seeking justice for his father, Ahmed Farhat, who was fatally shot near Damascus in 2025. According to Saeed, his father was detained for six months before being released without charges, during which time the family's property was seized by Syrian security forces. Saeed attempted to confront Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara during his visit to London, hoping to hold the regime accountable for his father's death. The case highlights ongoing issues with the rule of law in post-Assad Syria, where reports suggest a rise in extrajudicial killings and lack of judicial reform. International observers, including the UN, have expressed concern over continued human rights violations in the region.

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A fatal shooting, a seized villa and a Lime bike chase: British man’s quest for justice in Syria

A British citizen named Saeed Farhat is seeking justice for his father, Ahmed Farhat, who was fatally shot near Damascus in 2025. According to Saeed, his father was detained for six months before being released without charges, during which time the family's property was seized by Syrian security forces. Saeed attempted to confront Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara during his visit to London, hoping to hold the regime accountable for his father's death. The case highlights ongoing issues with the rule of law in post-Assad Syria, where reports suggest a rise in extrajudicial killings and lack of judicial reform. International observers, including the UN, have expressed concern over continued human rights violations in the region.

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