Suspected Leader of Syrian Bloodshed Arrested
Amjad Youssef, a former Syrian intelligence officer, has been arrested in Hama. He is suspected of involvement in the 2013 massacre in Damascus. The arrest followed an investigation that revealed details of the event.
Amjad Youssef is accused of leading the attack at Tadamon, near Damascus. The massacre killed almost 300 people. A video of the event was shown before the arrest. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam investigated the massacre. The United States and the European Union have put sanctions on people involved.
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Youssef Arrested in Syria
Amjad Youssef, a former intelligence officer, was arrested in Hama province.
Tadamon Massacre Suspect
Youssef is suspected of leading the massacre at Tadamon near Damascus.
High Civilian Death Toll
The massacre resulted in the deaths of nearly 300 civilians.
University of Amsterdam Investigation
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam investigated the extent of the massacre.
Sanctions Resulting from Arrest
The arrest led to sanctions by the US and EU.