U.S. Court Sentences Former Syrian Military Official to 60 Years for Torture Crimes

The conviction and sentencing affirm U.S. commitment to prosecuting war crimes and holding foreign officials accountable for human rights abuses, even when committed abroad, while raising questions about the limits and logistics of prosecuting historical atrocities.
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