Kifah Moulhem

Kifah Moulhem (; born 28 November 1961) is the former director of the Syrian National Security Bureau of the Ba'ath Party and a close adviser of Syrian former President Bashar al-Assad prior to the collapse of Ba'athist Syria. He is one of many officials sanctioned by the European Union for their actions against protesters participating in the Syrian civil war.

Early life Moulhem was born in Junaynet Ruslan, Tartus Governorate. He was recruited into the Republican Guard when Bassel al-Assad was leading it. "His first role was as a liaison officer" between Bassel and Prime Minister Mahmoud Al-Zoubi.

Syrian Civil War After the start of the Syrian revolution in March 2011, Kifah Moulhem "participated in the suppression of demonstrations in Damascus and its countryside, commandeering the forces of Branch 248." "Military intelligence directorates in other provinces were known to regularly transfer their detainees to Branch 248 for investigation."