Syria authorities arrest official behind Saydnaya death penalties

Syria’s new authorities have detained Mohammed Kanjo Hassan, a military justice official responsible for issuing death sentences at Saydnaya prison under Assad’s regime. Following Assad’s ousting, deadly clashes erupted in Tartus as gunmen tried to protect him. With the challenge of restoring security and seeking justice for victims of abuse, Syria’s new leaders from HTS face the monumental task of safeguarding the country from further collapse and addressing sectarian tensions.

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