Hamawi, a former director of the Syrian News Agency (SANA), was arrested in 1975, reportedly on suspicion of collaboration with the Iraqi wing of the ruling Baath Party. He has reportedly been held in al-Mezze Prison without charge or trial. Share this: Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email