Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Syria to Probe Hospital Killing Caught on Camera
A video shows men in military uniforms killing a man in a hospital in Syria.
The Syrian government is investigating this and has said it condemns the act.
The event happened at Sweida National Hospital on July 16th.
The person killed was a volunteer, and the attackers were heard threatening others.
The footage appears to show security forces.
This incident is part of a broader violent period in the region.
Syrian Interior Ministry will investigate a video of Sweida hospital execution.
The footage shows armed men in military fatigues shooting a man in scrubs.
The incident took place at Sweida National Hospital on July 16th.
The victim was identified as Muhammad Bahsas, a civil engineer volunteering at the hospital.
The Syrian government has condemned the act.
- Who
- Armed men in military fatigues (alleged security forces) and the victim, Muhammad Bahsas.
- What
- Execution of a civil engineer at Sweida National Hospital.
- When
- July 16th.
- Where
- Sweida National Hospital, Syria.
- Why
- Not specified in the article.
International Community/Public
Syrian Government
Accountability
International Community/Public
Demand justice, accountability, and transparency in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
Syrian Government
The Syrian government's response: they will ensure the perpetrators are identified and arrested as quickly as possible.
- Location
- Sweida, Syria
- Hospital
- Sweida National Hospital
- Date of Incident
- July 16th
- Victim
- Muhammad Bahsas
- Perpetrators
- Armed men in military fatigues, possible security forces
- Government Response
- Investigation and Condemnation
Sources
Video: Syria Hospital Staff Forced To Kneel. One Who Rose Up Shot Dead
Syrian Hospital Staff Forced to Kneel, One Shot Point-Blank for Resisting - Shocking Video
Viral Video: Chilling footage shows 'execution' of medical staff at Syria hospital
Medical staff knelt before armed men, shot at point-blank: Execution video from Syria hospital surfaces
