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23 November 2009

Syria: Prominent figure, Yusuf al-Dheeb, victim of an enforced disappearance, fears of torture

On 15 November 2009, in the north-eastern town of Deir al-Zour, Yusuf Abdallah al-Dheeb  (يوسف عبد الله الذيب) was arrested from his home by armed gunmen dressed in civilian clothes - the identity of the forces responsible for his arrest remains unknown. To date, his family is still unaware of his whereabouts.

Yussuf al-Dheeb is a member of the National Council of the Damascus Declaration, and is a prominent figure in Deir al-Zour. He acts as a conflict resolution arbiter for local families and clans.

Alkarama continues to gather more detailed information regarding the events of surrounding his arrest as well as Mr al-Dheeb's current situation, with the intention of presenting his case to the UN special procedures.

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