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The conviction of a former Syrian intelligence officer for crimes against humanity by a German court is a ground-breaking step toward justice for serious crimes in Syria. The judgment is a meaningful moment for civilians who survived torture and sexual abuse in Syria’s prisons.  

HRW's Balkees Jarrah, Whitney-Martina Nosakhare, and Sara Kayyali are joined by Wafa Ali Mustafa and Ameenah Sawwan to discuss the landmark verdict.

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