Authorities arrest Sednaya Prison guard linked to torture and executions

2025-11-13 11:20:50

Syrian security forces have arrested Mahmoud Ali Ahmad, a former guard at Sednaya Prison, in Aleppo, the Interior Ministry said.

The arrest was carried out by the Anti-Terrorism Branch in cooperation with the Internal Security Directorate, following an arrest warrant issued by the Public Prosecutor.

According to the Ministry, preliminary investigations revealed that Ahmad initially served in the prison’s special security detachment before being assigned to the notorious “Red Section” of Sednaya.

During his tenure, he was reportedly involved in field executions, the transportation and burial of detainees who died under torture in mass graves, and the torture of several prisoners.

Ahmad has been referred to the Public Prosecutor to complete investigations ahead of his trial in the competent court, the ministry said.

The ministry added that it remains committed to pursuing all individuals implicated in human rights abuses and ensuring that they are held accountable under the law.