London, March 10, 2026 (AFP) - Ex-Syrian colonel in UK court for crimes against humanity

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2026-03-10

A former Syrian colonel living in Britain appeared before a London court Tuesday charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Syria, linked to his role repressing demonstrations in 2011. The case is the first prosecution of its kind in the UK, according to police. Salem al-Salem, 58, assisted by an interpreter appeared by video link before a judge at Westminster Magistrates' Court. He did not speak or enter any plea, but could be s......

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