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WorldAssad-era Syrian official sentenced to 60 years by US court

A former Syrian government official who ran Damascus Central Prison under ousted President Bashar al-Assad has received a 60-year prison sentence from a US judge. Federal prosecutors said a US jury had previously convicted him of torture.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:40Original

Assad-era Syrian official sentenced to 60 years by US court
Assad-era Syrian official sentenced to 60 years by US courtWorld