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Syrian Journalist Detained, Indian App Ban Upheld

Updated 2026-06-19 10:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained in Damascus after a complaint from journalist Mousa al-Omar. Meanwhile, an Indian court rejected an appeal over the ban on Telegram app due to exam question leaks.

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Al Jazeera

Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app

The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.

2026-06-19 09:48 UTC

Al Jazeera

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus

Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.

2026-06-19 09:49 UTC