Syrian Man Charged with War Crimes in UK

0:00It's March 9th, and here's what's happening across the world right now. A 58-year-old Syrian man living in the UK faces his stored charges for murder as a crime against humanity. This March's the first time UK prosecutors have brought such charges under the International Criminal Court Act of 2001. He's accused of three counts of murder as crimes against humanity, three counts of torture, and one count related to murder during his time with. Syrian Air Force Intelligence The alleged crimes took place in April 2011 in Jobar, a village near Damascus. Officials say he led a group trying to stop anti-government protests there. Earlier this week, authorities formally announced the charges after years of investigation. The man was arrested in Buckinghamshire back in December 2021 and released on bail. He's said to appear at Westminster Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the case stems from a referral to counterterrorism police in November 2020. According to officials, the probe involved tough work across multiple countries and closed

1:02ties with prosecutors. Commander Helen Flanagan called it a complex effort that backs the UK's no-safe haven stance on war crimes. This development highlights ongoing efforts to hold alleged perpetrators accountable, no matter where they end up. The case could set a precedent for future prosecutions. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description, some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com