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13 Jan, 5 tweets, 2 min read
In a groundbreaking verdict, a German court has convicted a former Syrian intelligence officer for crimes against humanity in Syria.

Follow our coverage: hrw.org/news/2022/01/1…
One of the major challenges of this trial was witness protection. Several witnesses living in Germany and other European countries canceled their appearance in court out of fear for their lives and safety, or that of their families.
The lack of translation marginalized survivor and community participation in the trial. The trial took place in German. Non-accredited Arabic language journalists and people from affected communities who spoke Arabic were not given access to translation devices in the courtroom.
Syrian survivors, lawyers, and activists have been central to making this trial a reality, not only pressing for justice but laying the groundwork that makes justice possible. Photos of Syrians who have been detained or disappeared set
“The Koblenz case has shown that with other avenues blocked, national courts can play a critical role in combating impunity,” @balkeesjarrah said. hrw.org/news/2022/01/1…

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