Syria detains Assad-era general over Hama massacre, 2011 crackdown

Syrian authorities detained Major-General Mohammed Ali Durgham, an Assad-era general, over alleged involvement in the 1982 Hama massacre and the 2011 protest crackdown. This marks a notable step in post-Assad transitional justice, though the scope and legal basis of such detentions remain unclear. The move signals a shift toward accountability for former regime figures, potentially affecting political stability.