Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court

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Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court

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An Austrian court convicted a former Syrian intelligence chief on charges including torture and sexual abuse against opponents of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The trial in Vienna highlights ongoing accountability efforts for crimes during the Syrian conflict.

Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad

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