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Syria torture trial in Germany

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April 23, 2020

It's the first trial of its kind: Two alleged Syrian intelligence officers will go on trial in Germany under the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows a foreign country to prosecute crimes against humanity. DW reports on one mother's hope that this could bring justice for her son. Viewers may find this report distressing.

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