An Austrian court has found a former Syrian intelligence chief guilty of torture and sexual abuse. The trial involved two former officials accused of committing crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The verdict was delivered on July 6, 2026, in Vienna, Austria.
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Austrian court convicts former Syrian intelligence chief of torture and sexual abuse
Austrian authorities have convicted a former Syrian intelligence chief of torture and sexual abuse. The trial included allegations against two former officials related to crimes against opponents of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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