Published 2 years ago

German court: Syrian man guilty of crimes against humanity

Summary by Ground News

Anwar Raslan was convicted in a regional court in Koblenz, Germany for complicity in at least 4,000 cases of torture, dozens of murders and three cases of sexual assault and rape. Raslan, 58, oversaw a security office and detention center in Damascus during the early days of Syria's ongoing civil war.

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BBC News

German court finds Syrian colonel guilty of crimes against humanity

The German trial of Anwar Raslan is the world's first criminal case over state-led torture in Syria.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

German court jails former Syrian intelligence officer for life

Anwar Raslan was accused of 58 murders in Damascus prison where prosecutors said thousands were tortured

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

German court finds Syrian official guilty of crimes against humanity

“The verdict is a breakthrough for Syrian victims.”

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

German court: Syrian man guilty of crimes against humanity

A former Syrian secret police officer was convicted by a German court Thursday of crimes against humanity for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail near Damascus a decade ago.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Syrian former colonel jailed for life in Germany in landmark torture trial

Anwar Raslan has been found guilty of crimes against humanity for overseeing torture in Syria

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

German court finds main suspect in first Syria torture trial guilty

A German court sentenced a former intelligence officer in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's security services to life in prison after finding him guilty on Thursday, broadcaster NTV reported.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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