Syria frees activist Hassan Akkad days after he was detained (opens original article in a new tab)

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was released from prison after four days of detention following the withdrawal of a complaint by journalist Mousa al-Omar over online criticism. Akkad, known for his campaign tracking financial pledges for Syria's reconstruction, had previously been imprisoned by the Assad regime.

• Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained for four days over online criticism of public figures
• A complaint by journalist Mousa al-Omar was dropped, leading to Akkad's release
• Akkad founded a campaign tracking financial pledges for Syria's reconstruction
• Akkad was previously imprisoned by Assad's regime for documenting protests