The case sparked wide interaction due to Ma’an Abdel Haq’s political positions Detention of Ma’an Abdel Haq following a dispute with another person

The Syrian actor Ma’an Abdel Haq was released after a two-day detention in the capital Damascus, following the completion of preliminary investigations related to a dispute that escalated inside a public place, according to local media reports.

According to circulated information, the incident began with a heated argument between Abdel Haq and another individual, which then escalated into a confrontation and physical altercation, prompting security forces to intervene, detain the involved parties for investigation, and later release the actor without an official statement clarifying the details or any further legal measures.

The case sparked widespread interaction on social media, especially as the actor’s name has been associated over recent years with controversy due to his public political positions and support for the former Syrian regime, as well as his repeated criticism of some opposition artists, making him a divisive figure among audiences.

Ma’an Abdel Haq is known for his roles in Syrian drama, including the series Bab Al-Hara, where he played the character “Satif the Blind,” as well as appearances in other works such as Al-Khawali and Baqaa Daw’, which helped establish his presence among Arab audiences.

The renewed circulation of his detention also brought back an earlier rumor about his death in the Netherlands, which was later denied after his appearance in Damascus, further increasing public debate and online engagement surrounding his name.

Observers are awaiting any official statement from the actor or the Syrian Artists Syndicate to clarify the details of the incident, amid continued media attention and widespread public interaction.