Syrian Man on Trial for Torture and Rape in Netherlands

A 57-year-old Syrian man, Rafik A., is on trial in The Hague for allegedly torturing and raping prisoners in Syria while serving as a leader of the National Defence Force. The prosecution accuses him of using violence to extract information and confessions from detainees, including Jafaar Adrah, who was kidnapped and abused. The case involves multiple allegations of severe mistreatment and potential crimes against humanity.

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