Syrian Authorities Arrest Former Republican Guard Brigadier Known as 'Guardian of the Capital'
Syria's internal security forces announced the arrest of former Republican Guard brigadier Mard Mohammed, widely known as the 'Guardian of the Capital,' over his military role in operations and incursions in several Damascus countryside areas. Investigations are ongoing.
Key points
- Internal security forces arrested former Republican Guard brigadier Mard Mohammed.
- He is known by the nickname 'Guardian of the Capital'.
- Operations linked to him targeted Qaboun, Hameh, Wadi Barada, Qudsaya, Ain Tarma and Jobar.
- He helped lead an operation named 'The Promise of God is True'.
- Investigations continue ahead of possible legal and judicial action.
Who is the arrested 'Guardian of the Capital'?
Syria's internal security forces reported the arrest of Mard Mohammed, a former brigadier in the Republican Guard of the ousted regime, widely known by his nickname 'Guardian of the Capital.' The arrest relates to his military role during operations and incursions in several areas of Damascus countryside during the war years.
The Republican Guard was an elite military unit that protected the former regime and its key positions around the capital. Mohammed emerged as a field commander during regime operations around Damascus, a role that made his name prominent in files tied to those campaigns.
Operations and areas linked to the brigadier
The facts attributed to the arrested brigadier include operations in Qaboun, Hameh, Wadi Barada, Qudsaya, Ain Tarma and Jobar in Damascus countryside, as well as his participation in leading a military operation named 'The Promise of God is True.'
Authorities have not yet announced specific charges or an indictment. Their statement only noted that investigations continue to gather evidence on the roles and incidents attributed to him, ahead of the necessary legal and judicial measures.
What this means for Syrians
For many Syrians, especially families from the Damascus countryside areas that lived through those campaigns, the arrest is part of a broader reckoning with former regime officers accused of field roles during military operations near the capital.
The fate of the detainee now depends on the outcome of investigations. No trial date has been announced, and further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the 'Guardian of the Capital' arrested in Syria?
He is Mard Mohammed, a former brigadier in the Republican Guard of the ousted Syrian regime. Internal security forces arrested him over his military role in operations and incursions in several Damascus countryside areas.
Why was brigadier Mard Mohammed arrested?
He is accused of serving as a field commander in regime operations in Qaboun, Hameh, Wadi Barada, Qudsaya, Ain Tarma and Jobar, and helping lead an operation named 'The Promise of God is True'.
What is the status of investigations into the former brigadier?
Investigations continue to collect evidence on the roles attributed to him ahead of legal and judicial action. No specific charges or trial date have been announced.
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