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A German court convicted a Syrian ex-officer of crimes against humanity, a watershed moment for those seeking justice for Syrian war atrocities.

Thursday, January 13, 2022 4:35 AM EST

The former officer, Anwar Raslan, was accused of overseeing a detention center where prosecutors said at least 4,000 people were tortured and nearly 60 killed. He was sentenced to life in prison.

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