Death of White Helmets founder — James Le Mesurier raises questions

This appeared in The Millennial Source

James Le Mesurier, co-founder of the White Helmets — a humanitarian organization operating in Syria — was found dead on the street outside his apartment in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11. The former British Army captain was discovered with fractures to his head and legs.

Le Mesurier was reported to be under considerable stress as a result of his humanitarian work and a barrage of attacks from a disinformation campaign. The cause of death is being officially investigated as a suicide. However, due to the nature of Le Mesurier’s work, there have been calls for a more thorough investigation into the details surrounding his death.

Who was James Le Mesurier?

The Singapore-born British citizen James Le Mesurier had achieved a decorated military career that led him to extensive experience in the Middle East. As a soldier and private contractor, he spent time in Kosovo, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Syria. He also took part in post-tsunami recovery efforts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

In 2014, amidst the Syrian Civil War, he co-founded the Syria Civil Defence, more commonly known as the White Helmets. It has been claimed that the humanitarian…