Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
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"He had not ordered or witnessed any torture at his place of work."
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Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
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