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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.
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