Incident Summary
On the morning of Monday, October 13, 2025, the Faculty of Arts at Damascus University witnessed a protest and show of solidarity by faculty members and students following an armed assault targeting the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Ali Al-Lahham.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, when a group of armed young men stormed the Dean’s office, physically assaulted him, and vandalized the office’s contents. The attack caused panic and disorder within the university campus.
Detailed Information
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 (date of the assault) / Monday, October 13, 2025 (date of the protest).
Location: Damascus University – Faculty of Arts – Office of the Dean.
Victim: Dr. Ali Al-Lahham, Dean of the Faculty of Arts.
Perpetrators: A group of armed young men, reportedly including the brother of a doctoral student. Accounts suggest that the motive behind the assault was the student’s dissatisfaction with the evaluation she received for her graduation thesis.
Nature of the Incident: Armed intrusion, physical assault, and property damage.
