Hamza Ali Al-Khateeb | |
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| Born | حمزة علي الخطيب October 24, 1997 |
| Died | May 25, 2011 (aged 13) |
| Cause of death | Torture and mutilation and/or gunshot |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Known for | Detainment, torture and murder that sparked Syrian protests |
Hamza Ali Al-Khateeb (Arabic: حمزة علي الخطيب; October 24, 1997 – May 25, 2011) was a 13-year-old Syrian boy who died while in the custody of the Syrian government[1] in Daraa. On April 29, 2011, he was detained during a protest. On May 25, 2011, his body was delivered to his family, having been badly bruised, along with burn marks, three gunshot wounds, and severed genitals. Hamza's family distributed photos and video of his body to journalists and activists. Shocked by what was depicted, thousands of people showed their support for Hamza online and in street protests.
- ^ Londo, Ernesto (2011-05-29). "Apparent torture of boy propelled Syria's protest movement". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2011-06-02.