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Syrian Man Convicted for War Crimes in Netherlands
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A Syrian man, 58, sentenced to 26 years in the Netherlands for torture and rape committed under Assad’s regime, shocked the world by living a quiet family life in Druten before his arrest in 2023. Convicted on 19 charges from 8 victims—including one rape—by a Dutch court using universal jurisdiction, he claimed innocence, calling himself a civil servant. The court condemned his dehumanizing actions, while prosecutors sought 30 years; both sides can appeal.
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