Syrian journalist Ammar Hamidi was summoned to the Internal Security Command in Raqqa on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Official authorities requested his presence at the facility for questioning regarding his professional activities. No further details were provided by the Internal Security Command regarding the specific nature of the inquiry or the duration of the summons. Ammar Hamidi, a reporter who contributes to the news outlet Zaman al-Wasl, remains subject to the directives of the security apparatus operating within the city. Syrian Democratic Forces maintain control over the region where the Internal Security Command operates. The journalist’s whereabouts following the summons on 20 October 2026 have not been confirmed by local representatives.
Details of the Interrogation
A masked officer identifying himself as Abu Bakr conducted the interrogation of Ammar Hamidi. This questioning session took place within the Internal Security Command facility in Raqqa.
Officers searched the mobile phone belonging to Ammar Hamidi during the encounter. They recorded his contacts without his consent as part of the procedure. These actions occurred while the reporter remained in the custody of the security apparatus. No further details regarding the information extracted from the device were disclosed by the authorities.
Accusations Against the Journalist
Abu Bakr leveled specific allegations against Ammar Hamidi during the questioning session inside the Internal Security Command facility. The officer claimed that Ammar Hamidi collaborated with both the Syrian Democratic Forces and Turkish intelligence. These accusations linked the reporter’s professional activities to external entities operating within the region.
The officer further asserted that Ammar Hamidi contributed to the hostile editorial stance maintained by Zaman al-Wasl toward the state. Abu Bakr alleged that the journalist used his position at the outlet to promote narratives intended to undermine security interests. These claims served as the primary basis for the interrogation conducted by the Internal Security Command.
Management of the situation shifted when the officer demanded that Ammar Hamidi provide regular reports on the activities of other journalists based in Raqqa. Abu Bakr required the reporter to document the movements and professional contacts of his peers for the security apparatus. Ammar Hamidi remained under the authority of the officer throughout the duration of this demand. No further information regarding the response of the journalist to these accusations or the demand for information was disclosed by the security personnel.
