US court charges former Syrian prison head Samir Ousman Alsheikh with torture

Samir Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison head, was charged in the US with torturing political prisoners during his tenure at Adra Prison. He allegedly oversaw brutal practices and later lied on immigration applications. Alsheikh faces potential decades-long prison sentences if convicted of torture and immigration fraud.

Dec 13, 2024 - 07:30

US court charges former Syrian prison head Samir Ousman Alsheikh with torture

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Samir Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison head, was charged in the US with torturing political prisoners during his tenure at Adra Prison. He allegedly oversaw brutal practices and later lied on immigration applications. Alsheikh faces potential decades-long prison sentences if convicted of torture and immigration fraud.