Syrian Activist's Tears of Joy Turn to Anger as Government Accused of 'Performative Justice'. The recent arrest of Amjad Youssef, a Syrian intelligence officer implicated in the 2013 Tadamon massacres, has brought a mix of emotions to the residents of the Damascus neighborhood. For Ahmad al-Homsi, a 33-year-old activist who lost loved ones in the brutal attack, the news initially sparked jubilation, with celebrations that lasted for days. However, as details of the government's handling of the case have emerged, al-Homsi and many others are now questioning the true motives behind Youssef's arrest, accusing the government of engaging in 'performative justice' and making deals with suspects. With the full story now set to come to light, readers can expect a gripping account of the complex and often fraught relationship between the Syrian government and the people it claims to serve.
New government accused of ‘performative justice’ and making deals with suspects in 2013 Tadamon massacresAhmad al-Homsi is a deep sleeper, but when he was woken last month and told that Amjad Youssef, a Syrian intelligence officer who killed civilians in the 2013 Tadamon massacres, had been arrested, he bolted out of bed. He ran into the street to find other people already celebrating the news.“We stayed out for almost three or four days celebrating. People from neighbouring areas sent camels, sheep, livestock for us to slaughter and distribute them to people. The tears of joy didn’t stop,” said al-Homsi, a 33-year-old activist with the Tadamon Coordination Committee, which documented the atrocities in the Damascus neighbourhood. Continue reading...
