Austrian authorities have charged two former officials from Syria’s ousted Assad regime with serious crimes against civilians in detention, including torture and sexual assault. The accused, a former intelligence general and a local police lieutenant colonel, allegedly committed these acts to suppress protests and intimidate the populace. Investigations have identified 21 victims with severe injuries linked to their abuses. Following the regime’s fall in December 2024, a new Syrian government has vowed to pursue justice for past atrocities.
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