The Assyrian Democratic Organization’s Statement on the Arrest of Two Assyrians in Aleppo Syria
On Wednesday, 30-November-2011, the Syrian Security Forces detained two Assyrians in Aleppo, Mr. Samuel Joseph Sawmeh and Mr. George Abdul-Massih Bahno. They were detained for using their cell phones to shoot videos of the long lines in front of a gas station in the Al-Azizieh Neighborhood in Aleppo. Such scenes exist in all the cities and towns of Syria due to the current oil shortages in Syria, and videos such as these are widespread on Syrian and international TV stations.
 |
 |
| Samuel Joseph Sawmeh | George Abdul-Massih Bahno |
Samuel Joseph Sawmeh and George Abdul-Massih Bahno are both in their first year of studies at the University of Aleppo. After being arrested for a day, on Thursday, 1-December-2011, they were transferred to the Criminal Security Branch of Aleppo.
We, in the Assyrian Democratic Organization (ADO), view this arbitrary detention of these two young men as a flagrant violation of human rights. We strongly condemn these heinous practices and we are holding the Syrian authorities fully responsible for any physical or mental harm that may occur to them. The ADO demands their immediate release, as well as the release of all political prisoners in Syria.
Freedom for Samuel, George, and all political prisoners in Syria
Eternal glory to the Martyrs of Syria, and freedom for our people
We, in the Assyrian Democratic Organization (ADO), view this arbitrary detention of these two young men as a flagrant violation of human rights. We strongly condemn these heinous practices and we are holding the Syrian authorities fully responsible for any physical or mental harm that may occur to them. The ADO demands their immediate release, as well as the release of all political prisoners in Syria.
Freedom for Samuel, George, and all political prisoners in Syria
Eternal glory to the Martyrs of Syria, and freedom for our people
Assyrian Democratic Organization
Media Office
Syria 01-December-2011
Related news
Assyrian Genocide Monument Unveiled in Yerevan
ADO-World.org 25-April-2012 A monument to (...)
Prime Minister of Armenia Receives Representatives of Assyrian Communities of Different Countries
ADO-World.org 25-April-2012 YEREVAN: On (...)Other news
- While Syria Burns
- Syria ’In Contravention’ of Peace Plan
- UN Names Norwegian General to Lead Syria Observer Mission
- France Issues Stark Warning to Syria Regime
- French FM Warns Syria to Comply with Peace Plan
- Syria’s Forgotten Refugees
- Annan Calls for Rapid Deployment of UN Monitors
- It’s Time for Cognition for Turkey
- Syrian Troops ’Kill Dozens’ in Hama
- Tunisia President: Assad Will Go ’Dead or Alive’
More newsPress releases
- Joint Declaration by AUA, ADO, and ADP
- ADO Message to the Synod of Bishops for the Middle East
- URGENT: ADO celebration halted by the Syrian services
- ADO – Mtakasta 53rd Anniversary
- Statement on the occasion of the 7th of August the Assyrian Martyrs Day
- Statement on the occasion of the golden jubilee of ADO’s foundation
- Members of European Parliament Question Barazani Regarding the Assyrians
- A statement on the occasion of first of April the Assyrian New Year’s Day
- The electoral statement of candidate Dr.Taniosn Ebraham Ayo (Category B)
- Statement on the " draft constitution of Iraqi Kurdistan region "