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What is the truth behind the death of the Damascus café owner allegedly assaulted by the new Syrian administration?

A claim recently circulated on social media, alleging that Edward Fouad Al-Dobie, a Christian civilian, died of a heart attack after being beaten and threatened by security forces of the new Syrian administration. However, this claim is misleading. Al-Dobie suffered a heart attack while authorities were present in response to a complaint against him, but he was not assaulted or threatened. In fact, the authorities assisted him and took him to Al-Mujtahed Hospital, where he later passed away. The claims also suggested that the incident was linked to Al-Dobie’s ownership of a café, with the authorities allegedly acting on a complaint that the café's opening was prohibited.

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The Video Does Not Show a Civilian Being Beaten and Humiliated Due to His Alawite Background

A video recently circulated, claiming to show a man crying about being beaten by members of the new Syrian administration due to his Alawite identity. However, the video is old and actually features Hamdi Saleh recounting the torture he endured under the ousted regime.

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