Syrian-American Sues Syrian Government for Torture in its Detention Centers

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Friday, April 21, 2023
Author: 
Alex Mostaghimi
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
4
Abstract: 

On February 28, 2023, the Assad government was served by a complaint filed by the Center for Justice & Accountability (CJA) and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. alleging torture in its detention centers.  The CJA is representing Syrian-American Obada Mzaik, who was allegedly detained and tortured at the Air Force Intelligence Branch at the Mezzeh Military Airport in January 2012.[1]