Germany Charges Syrian Air Force Intelligence with Crimes against Humanity

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Friday, June 15, 2018
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
34
Issue: 
6
Abstract: 

On June 8, 2018, Germany’s chief prosecutor issued an international arrest warrant for Jamil Hassan, who has lead Syria’s Air Force Intelligence since 2009.  The filing of charges against Hassan marks an important milestone for victims and governments who are trying to hold senior members of the Assad security apparatus liable for their alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.