A former Syrian colonel, Salem Michel al-Salem, appeared in London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court facing crimes against humanity charges for his alleged involvement in suppressing protests in 2011. In Syria, Sipan Hamo, a commander of the Kurdish YPG, has been appointed deputy defense minister following a US-brokered agreement aimed at stabilizing the region. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch has reported a crackdown on dissent in Zimbabwe against a proposed constitutional amendment to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term. Italy has purchased a rare Caravaggio portrait for nearly $35 million, marking a significant acquisition for the state.
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