Former Syrian colonel accused of crimes against humanity by ‘murdering and torturing protesters’ faces trial in 2027
A former Syrian colonel, Salem Al-Salem, 58, is set to stand trial in October 2027 over alleged crimes against humanity, including shooting and torturing protesters in Damascus in 2011. He faces charges of murder, torture, and conduct ancillary to murder, which he is likely to contest. The case, heard at the Old Bailey, is the […]