Abduhadi Kasheet
Is case active: Yes
Country:Syria
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Custodial/Wrongful Death
Writer and journalist Abduhadi Kasheet was arrested in July 2013 by the Air Force Intelligence Branch in Aleppo. His death, initially reported in October 2013, was later confirmed by the Syrian government. Kasheet is among thousands of Syrian citizens who have been killed in detention. Kasheet was known for his short stories and literary criticism. Before his arrest, he had faced harassment from the Assad regime's security services.