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U.S. Charges Syrian Officials Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud with War Crimes Over Notorious Torture Center, Involving 26-Year-Old American Woman

Dec 10, 2024, 12:15 AM

U.S. prosecutors have charged two senior Syrian intelligence officials, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, with war crimes related to their oversight of a notorious torture center during the Assad regime. The charges allege that these officials were responsible for severe abuses against peaceful protesters and political prisoners. Among the victims was a 26-year-old American woman, who is believed to have been executed after being tortured. The accusations highlight the ongoing scrutiny of the Assad regime's human rights violations, particularly in relation to its treatment of detainees.