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Charges Against Officials of the Syrian Assad Regime in Vienna
The Austrian judiciary has brought charges against two former high-ranking representatives of the Syrian Assad regime. They are accused of serious crimes against humanity, including grievous bodily harm, sexual assault, and systematic torture of detained civilians in Syria. The proceedings are based on the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows such atrocities to be prosecuted regardless of where they were committed.
November 17, 2025
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