Politics● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 3:00 AM
Former head of a Damascus prison sentenced to 60 years in prison in the US for torture
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A US court sentenced a former director of a Syrian prison to 60 years for torture, highlighting his role in human rights violations. The accused was also found guilty of immigration fraud. Victims testified about the abuses suffered under his command.
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