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Syrian Intelligence General Sentenced for Torture in Vienna
Worldnzz1mo ago

Syrian Intelligence General Sentenced for Torture in Vienna

A high-ranking Syrian intelligence general has been sentenced to a long prison term in Vienna for torture. He is the highest-ranking representative of the ousted Assad regime to be held legally accountable, with the court finding he systematically tortured opposition members in a prison he commanded in Raqqa.

Turkey's stance on Israel increasingly seen as a latent threat
Worldnzz1mo ago

Turkey's stance on Israel increasingly seen as a latent threat

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent labeling of Israel as a "danger to humanity" highlights Turkey's escalating rhetoric, which has become more radicalized by the Gaza War and the fall of the Assad regime, posing a growing threat to Israel.

Uyghur Fighters in Syria Raise Concerns for China
WorldNPR3mo ago

Uyghur Fighters in Syria Raise Concerns for China

Thousands of Uyghurs played a significant role as fighters against Syria's Assad regime, with some interviewed by NPR about their reasons for fleeing China. Their presence in Syria is a source of worry for China.

Syria Seeks to Join Anti-Chemical Weapons Partnership
Worldle-mondele-figaroaktuality-sk+2arab-newstunisia-live4d ago5 sources

Syria Seeks to Join Anti-Chemical Weapons Partnership

Syria has formally requested to join the International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. This move comes after the fall of the Assad regime and signals a potential shift in the country's stance on chemical weapons.

Syria and Iraq Resume Direct Flights to Russia
WorldMoscow Times21d ago

Syria and Iraq Resume Direct Flights to Russia

Syrian Airlines has resumed direct flights to Moscow, marking the first resumption of direct air travel between Syria and Russia since the fall of the Assad regime, with Iraq also resuming flights.

Former Syrian Intelligence Officials Convicted of Torture in Austrian Court
WorldBBCNYTAl Jazeera+11fazberlingskeDWder-standardde-volkskrantdie-presseindex-hraktuality-sk+3 more1mo ago14 sources

Former Syrian Intelligence Officials Convicted of Torture in Austrian Court

An Austrian court has sentenced two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials to eight years in prison for their roles in the torture and sexual abuse of civilians in Syria. This landmark ruling marks a significant step in holding Assad regime officials accountable for human rights abuses.

Syrian Regime Torturers Prosecuted in Europe
Worlddie-presse1mo ago

Syrian Regime Torturers Prosecuted in Europe

Lawyer Anwar al-Bunni is actively working to bring perpetrators of crimes by the Syrian Assad regime to justice, tracking down former tormentors in Europe, including a general facing trial in Vienna.

Vienna Trial Examines Assad's Torture Apparatus
Worldder-standard2mo ago

Vienna Trial Examines Assad's Torture Apparatus

A historic trial in Vienna is scrutinizing the Assad regime's torture apparatus, with a former general denying knowledge of torture tools and accusing witnesses of fabricating claims for asylum.

Dozens of Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Found in Syria
Worldder-standardla-repubblicatvn24+6die-presseThe Independentindex-hrjerusalem-postmkd-mkrudaw3mo ago9 sources

Dozens of Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Found in Syria

A watchdog organization has reported the discovery of dozens of chemical weapons remnants from the Assad regime era in Syria. A task force has been established to locate and safely destroy these remaining chemical weapons.

Assad's Cousin on Trial in Syria
Worldnos3mo ago

Assad's Cousin on Trial in Syria

Atef Najib, a cousin of the former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, is standing trial in Syria, marking the first time a high-ranking figure from the Assad regime faces justice since its fall. The trial is being broadcast across the country.

Syria Grapples with Prosecuting Assad-Era Security Officials
WorldFrance 243mo ago

Syria Grapples with Prosecuting Assad-Era Security Officials

The new Syrian administration is attempting to deliver justice for victims of the former Bashar al-Assad regime, including tens of thousands tortured and hundreds of thousands killed. Questions remain, however, about the sufficiency of efforts to investigate and prosecute those accused.

Syrian Court Begins Trials for Assad Regime Figures
PoliticsFrance 243mo ago

Syrian Court Begins Trials for Assad Regime Figures

A Syrian court has conducted the first hearing in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, with analysts stating such trials are integral for Syria to move on from civil war atrocities.

Germany's Merz and Syria's al-Shara Agree on Plan for 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+45bloombergFTThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknzzyle-uutisetnos+37 more4mo ago48 sources

Germany's Merz and Syria's al-Shara Agree on Plan for 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have reiterated their goal for 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return to Syria within three years, aiming for approximately 200,000 returns annually, with an initial focus on Syria taking back its criminal citizens, following al-Sharaa's visit to Berlin where Merz's government emphasized a tougher stance on refugees and migrants.

Damascus Begins Trials for Sweida Sectarian Violence
Worldjerusalem-post1mo ago

Damascus Begins Trials for Sweida Sectarian Violence

Public trials have commenced in Damascus for individuals implicated in the sectarian violence that erupted in Sweida in July 2025, marking a significant legal development following the fall of the Assad regime.

Syrian Refugee Fights Antisemitism in Vienna
Politicsdie-presse2mo ago

Syrian Refugee Fights Antisemitism in Vienna

Abdulhkeem Alshater, a Syrian who fled to Austria in 2015 after protesting the Assad regime, is now actively involved in Vienna fighting against antisemitism as the chairman of the Free Syrian Community association.

Trial Begins in Vienna for Syrian General Accused of Torture
Worldder-standardorfdie-presse2mo ago3 sources

Trial Begins in Vienna for Syrian General Accused of Torture

The trial of a former Syrian general, accused of torture and involvement in mistreatment under the Assad regime, has begun in Vienna. The defendant denies all allegations, while 21 witnesses are expected to testify against him.

Syria Uncovers Undeclared Chemical Weapons Remnants and Arrests Suspects
Worldnosder-standardvg+8digi24n1-serbiaTimes of Indiastraits-timesiefimeridajerusalem-postnaftemporikiDaily Sabah3mo ago11 sources

Syria Uncovers Undeclared Chemical Weapons Remnants and Arrests Suspects

Syrian officials have discovered dozens of undeclared chemical munitions and remnants of Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons program, leading to the arrest of 18 suspects. The findings indicate a previously undisclosed part of the country's chemical arsenal.

Dutch Senate Debates Migration Pact
Politicsnos3mo ago

Dutch Senate Debates Migration Pact

The Dutch Senate is scheduled to debate the migration pact today, while a court will rule on Jaitsen Singh's remaining sentence, and the first trial against a figure from the Assad regime begins in Syria.

Assad Regime Officials Face Trial in Damascus
Politicstagesschau3mo ago

Assad Regime Officials Face Trial in Damascus

Officials from the Assad regime are standing trial in Syria's capital, Damascus, raising questions about whether the proceedings will deliver justice or be a show trial. Many former leaders have fled the country.

Syrian Court Begins First Trial of Assad-Era Officials
WorldAPle-mondeAl Jazeera+16yle-uutisetDWlsm-lvSCMPFrance 24straits-timesdanasjapan-times+8 more4mo ago19 sources

Syrian Court Begins First Trial of Assad-Era Officials

A Syrian court in Damascus has commenced the first public trial against officials from the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The proceedings target Assad-era figures, including a relative of the ousted president.