Syrian official guilty of crimes against humanity over torture of 4000

Thursday's verdict was keenly anticipated by those who suffered abuse or lost relatives at the hands of President Bashar Assad's government in Syria's long-running conflict.

"This verdict is only a beginning and we have a long way to go – but for us affected people, this trial and today's ruling are a first step towards freedom, dignity and justice." "Other countries should follow Germany's lead and actively bolster efforts to prosecute serious crimes in Syria." Germany issued an international arrest warrant for Hassan in 2018 but bringing him and other senior Syrian officials to trial will be difficult, as the country does not extradite its citizens.

He called on other countries to follow what he called the "pioneering work" performed by Germany's legal system.

Well gee wiz maybe it’s time those here in AU were brought to account as well 🐣It’s no stretch to ask that QLDLabor & it’s appointed officials face the same charge on this matter aloan👇

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