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Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court

The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.

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EuronewsApr 8, 2026, 12:50 PM

Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court

The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.

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