Man in UK charged with crimes against humanity in Syria
Summary
A man in the UK has been charged with crimes against humanity and torture related to his activities in Syria in 2011. He worked for the Syrian Air Force Intelligence during that time and is set to appear in court. This is the first case of its kind prosecuted in the UK under laws related to crimes against humanity.Key Facts
- A 58-year-old man living in the UK faces charges related to crimes in Syria.
- He is accused of murder and torture as crimes against humanity.
- The man allegedly led a group suppressing protests in Damascus in 2011.
- This prosecution is the first of its kind in the UK.
- The charges were brought under the International Criminal Court Act 2001.
- The UK's 'no safe haven' policy supports prosecuting alleged war criminals.
- He is scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court.
- Counter Terrorism Policing's War Crimes Unit conducted the investigation.
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