Daughter Seeks Justice for Americans Killed in Syria

Confirmation of Majd Kamalmaz's Death

• 💔 Majd Kamalmaz, an American psychotherapist, was confirmed to have died in a Syrian prison over a year ago.
• 💡 He was detained in Damascus in 2017 after traveling to pay respects to his father-in-law, and his family only recently learned of his death.
• 😔 Maryam Kamalmaz experienced profound grief upon realizing her father was not among detainees released, confirming his death.

Mission to Syria and Meeting with Al-Sharaa

• ✈️ Maryam Kamalmaz traveled to Syria with letters from families of other missing Americans, aiming to deliver them to the new government.
• 🤝 She met with Syria's new president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, to discuss her father and other disappeared Americans.
• 🗓️ President Al-Sharaa indicated plans to form a task force specifically for missing Americans, though no immediate answers about Majd Kamalmaz were available.

Trust and Concerns Regarding New Leadership

• 🕊️ Maryam Kamalmaz noted the peaceful manner in which Syria was liberated under Al-Sharaa's leadership, leading her to believe he desires peace.
• ⚠️ Concerns exist regarding violence targeting religious and ethnic minorities, though Maryam suggests these incidents were instigated by other groups.
• 🗣️ Al-Sharaa reportedly stated he is not receiving enough credit for quickly stopping such clashes.

Pursuit of Justice and Accountability

• ⚖️ Maryam Kamalmaz is pursuing civil lawsuits against the Syrian regime and a criminal case against those responsible for her father's death.
• 🌍 She highlighted the widespread loss and desire for accountability among Syrians, emphasizing that justice must be served for victims of the regime.