Damascus arrest of activist Hassan Akkad sparks online uproar

Arrest and reactions

Hassan Akkad, a Syrian content creator and activist, was reportedly detained Wednesday evening from a restaurant in the Al-Malki neighborhood of Damascus. Authorities have not issued any official explanation for the detention or disclosed legal measures taken, prompting widespread speculation and a surge of engagement on social media as supporters and activists demand clarification.

Background and debate

The arrest comes weeks after Akkad launched the “Bring Back the Money You Owe” campaign calling for audits of donation and reconstruction funds, a move that ignited debate between those pressing for greater transparency and critics who said the campaign made broad accusations that should be pursued through legal avenues. The Syrian Observer translated and edited the article and notes it has not verified the information; responsibility for the views expressed rests with the author — as reported by The Syrian Observer