Syrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad official
Summary
A Syrian rights commission is preparing a case against Fadi Saqr, a militia leader linked to the Assad regime, for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Damascus. The commission, working with victims and evidence, aims to refer the case to Syria’s courts as part of efforts toward justice after years of war.Key Facts
- Fadi Saqr is a former commander of the National Defence Forces militia in Damascus.
- He is accused of involvement in mass killings and forced disappearances in the Tadamon area.
- After Assad was ousted in December 2024, Syrian authorities initially worked with Saqr, causing anger among victims.
- The National Commission for Transitional Justice is an independent body working to build evidence against Saqr.
- Judicial action against Saqr would mark progress in Syria’s attempts at transitional justice after a long war.
- Videos leaked from a former intelligence officer showed killings in Tadamon, including executions ordered by Amjad Youssef.
- Saqr denies responsibility but was commander during some killings documented after June 2013.
- Local activists say Saqr controlled orders for abuses in Tadamon, not just Youssef.
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