Germany and Sweden Arrest Eight for Suspected War Crimes in Syria
The suspects are accused of participating in violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters in Damascus' Al-Yarmouk district between 2012 and 2014.
- The arrests involve four stateless Syrian Palestinians and a Syrian national in Germany, and three individuals in Sweden.
- Suspects allegedly targeted civilian protesters, resulting in deaths and severe injuries.
- Some suspects are also accused of torturing civilians and collaborating with Syrian Military Intelligence.
- The Free Palestine Movement militia, affiliated with the Syrian regime, is linked to the alleged crimes.
- The coordinated effort included Eurojust, Europol, and multiple European countries.