Ex-Syrian Prison Chief Charged with Torture in US
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A former Syrian military official, Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, has been charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture after being arrested in California for visa fraud. Al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008, allegedly ordered severe physical and mental abuse of prisoners. His arrest highlights the US's commitment to holding war criminals accountable, even for crimes committed abroad. Al-Sheikh denies the charges, calling them politically motivated. If convicted, he faces significant prison time for both torture and immigration fraud.
- Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture CNN
- U.S. Charges Ex-Syrian Prison Official With Torture The New York Times
- ‘Step towards justice’: US indicts ex-military officials for Syria abuses Al Jazeera English
- US court charges former Syrian prison head Samir Ousman Alsheikh with torture The Times of India
- US charges former Assad regime officials with war crimes in Syria Semafor
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