Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
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Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, faces charges including three counts of murder and three counts of torture related to the suppression of pro-democracy demonstrations in Damascus in 2011.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, appeared via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court, facing charges including three counts of murder and three counts of torture.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, appeared via videolink before Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with murder as crimes against humanity, torture, and related offences for actions during the 2011 Damascus protests.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, appeared virtually at the hearing at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court from his home, facing charges including three counts of murder and three counts of torture.
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