The Ministry of Justice responds firmly after an attack on Judge Ahmed Haskel in Aleppo.

Judge Ahmed Haskal in Aleppo was subjected to a physical assault by a member of the "General Security" while performing his official duty of inspecting a crime scene, where he was kicked and hit in sensitive areas, leading to a deterioration in his health and his detention for 24 hours without legal basis. The assault stemmed from a dispute with a field officer in the General Security, resulting in the judge being taken to a security headquarters before being released without official explanation, sparking anger among the judicial and human rights community in Aleppo. In response to the incident, the Ministry of Justice issued an official statement confirming the arrest of all those involved and referring the case to the competent judiciary, indicating the Justice Minister's communication with the Interior Minister, who condemned the incident and instructed the necessary legal actions to be taken promptly. The Ministry emphasized its full commitment to protecting judges and enhancing judicial independence, warning against succumbing to rumors, stressing that Judge Ahmed Haskal did not work in the abolished terrorism courts, and urging everyone to adhere to the correct legal channels and refrain from taking any actions outside the law. Meanwhile, the Justice Palace in Aleppo witnessed widespread protests by judges and lawyers rejecting this assault, demanding the enforcement of the rule of law and the protection of the judiciary from any abusive practices. This comes within the framework of the Ministry of Justice's commitment to consolidating the rule of law and ensuring an independent and secure judicial environment that promotes justice and rights in Syria.