02.07.2026 08:10
A new development has occurred in the investigation into the verbal and physical harassment of a foreign female tourist in Syria's capital, Damascus. Syria's Ministry of Interior announced that as a result of efforts by security forces, the suspects identified as harassing the woman have been apprehended and legal proceedings have been initiated against them.
A new development has occurred in the investigation regarding a foreign female tourist who was subjected to verbal and physical harassment by a large group of men while walking on a street in Syria's capital, Damascus.
Syria's Ministry of Interior announced that, as part of the work initiated after the incident, the suspects identified as harassing the woman were detected and apprehended by security forces.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
In a statement from the Ministry, it was noted that the judicial process regarding the incident has been initiated, and the investigation is ongoing.
The footage showed the foreign female tourist walking on the street when a large crowd surrounded her, and the young woman appeared to be in great panic, trying to escape through the crowd.
FOOTAGE SPARKED REACTION
After the footage of the incident spread, many users on social media reacted to what happened. Following the reactions, security forces took action, and as a result of work conducted based on the footage, the suspects were arrested and legal proceedings were initiated against them.