Syria’s Interior Ministry announced on Friday the arrest of Brigadier Khardal Ahmad Dioub, a deposed regime official and former head of Air Force Intelligence in Daraa, for his alleged role in systematic violations against civilians, including involvement in chemical attacks.

In a statement, the ministry said internal security forces conducted a “special operation” based on intelligence monitoring, leading to Dioub’s capture. He has been referred to the relevant judicial authorities for investigation and legal proceedings.

According to the ministry, investigations linked Dioub to chemical attacks during his service in the Damascus regional branch and while stationed in Harasta. He is accused of supervising security crackdowns and contributing to the logistical coordination of the chemical bombardment of Eastern Ghouta.

The statement further alleged that Dioub managed the so-called “assassination committee” in Daraa Governorate, where he recruited operatives for field liquidation operations. He is also accused of establishing coordination with Iranian intelligence and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, and facilitating the movements of foreign elements inside Syria under official security cover.

AThe arrest comes as part of ongoing efforts by Syrian authorities to hold former regime figures accountable for crimes committed during the conflict. Dioub is described in the ministry’s statement as “the criminal Dioub” for his alleged actions. (ILKHA)