Prosecutor seeks 27 years in jail for military execution by Syrian refugee
3 years, 5 months ago

Prosecutor seeks 27 years in jail for military execution by Syrian refugee

NL Times  

Prosecutors have demanded a 27-year prison sentence for Syrian refugee Ahmad al K. for his role in the execution of a Syrian soldier. Adding to the sentence is Al K.’s involvement in leading the terrorist organization Jabhat al-Nusra, NOS reported. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has been investigating war crimes in Syria for multiple years. Al K.’s crimes can be prosecuted based on the principle of universal jurisdiction which was incorporated into Dutch law 18 years ago.

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US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison
2 weeks, 1 day ago

US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. prosecutors are accusing two senior Syrian officials of overseeing a notorious prison that tortured peaceful protesters and other political prisoners, including a 26-year-old American woman who was later believed to have been executed. The indictment, filed Nov. 18 in federal court in Chicago, is believed to be the U.S. government’s first against what officials say were networks …

Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
5 months, 1 week ago

Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former Syrian military official …

Sweden court acquits former Syrian general of alleged war crimes
6 months ago

Sweden court acquits former Syrian general of alleged war crimes

Al Jazeera  

Verdict says prosecution failed to prove that Mohammed Hamo’s division was involved in the cited ‘indiscriminate’ attacks. A court in Sweden has acquitted a former Syrian general of playing a role in alleged war crimes committed more than 10 years ago in his home country. In a statement announcing its verdict on Thursday, the Stockholm District Court said that while …

French court sentences 3 Syrian officials to life in prison in absentia for war crimes
7 months ago

French court sentences 3 Syrian officials to life in prison in absentia for war crimes

Associated Press  

PARIS — A Paris court sentenced three high-ranking Syrian officials in absentia to life in prison Friday for complicity in war crimes in a landmark case against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the first such case in Europe. The trial focused on the officials’ role in the alleged 2013 arrest in Damascus of Mazen Dabbagh, a Franco-Syrian …

The trial of a former Syrian general over alleged role in war crimes starts in Stockholm
8 months, 1 week ago

The trial of a former Syrian general over alleged role in war crimes starts in Stockholm

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — The trial of a former Syrian army general over his alleged role in war crimes committed in 2012 in his home country started at a Stockholm court Monday, a first according to a human rights organization. Gen Mohammed Hamo, who is currently residing in Sweden, is charged with aiding and abetting crimes violating international law, described by the …

Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer
8 months, 1 week ago

Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer

Al Jazeera  

Mohammed Hamo is the first Syrian officer to face trial in Europe over military operations in the civil war. Sweden has launched the trial of a former Syrian army officer over his alleged role in war crimes committed in 2012 during the country’s civil war. The trial is one of a very small number thus far against high-ranking Syrian government …

Syrian war crimes suspect held in Netherlands denies accusations
2 years, 4 months ago

Syrian war crimes suspect held in Netherlands denies accusations

NL Times  

A 34-year-old man arrested in Kerkrade in May on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Syria in 2013 denies all charges against him. According to the authorities, Mustafa A. sided with the Syrian regime and committed war crimes. A. said he indeed joined Liwa al-Qud, a militia that works closely with Syrian intelligence and the Russian …

Former Syrian intelligence officer convicted for crimes against humanity
2 years, 11 months ago

Former Syrian intelligence officer convicted for crimes against humanity

LA Times  

Samaa Mahmoud, left, Mariam Alhallak, center, and Yasmen Almashan stand outside a German courthouse with pictures of relatives who died in Syria. In what was seen as a watershed moment in the fight for accountability in Syria’s war, a German court convicted a former Syrian intelligence officer on Thursday of carrying out crimes against humanity while heading a detention center …

Dutch court: Syrian guilty of war crime in prisoner shooting
3 years, 5 months ago

Dutch court: Syrian guilty of war crime in prisoner shooting

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch court convicted a Syrian man Friday of committing a war crime in his country for his role in the 2012 summary execution of a prisoner. The case marked the first time a Dutch court has dealt with allegations of war crimes committed in Syria. The Dutch court said the defendant played a leading role …

Conviction in landmark case over Syrian government torture
3 years, 10 months ago

Conviction in landmark case over Syrian government torture

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A former member of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s secret police was convicted Wednesday by a German court of facilitating the torture of prisoners in a landmark ruling that human rights activists hope will set a precedent for other cases in the decade-long conflict. “Today’s verdict is the first time a court has confirmed that the acts of the …

Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture
4 years, 3 months ago

Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government announced Friday it is holding Syria responsible under international law for “gross human rights violations,” in a process that could ultimately trigger a case at the United Nations’ highest court. The Dutch initiative was triggered Friday with a diplomatic note handed to Syrian diplomats in Geneva in which the Netherlands “reminded Syria of …

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