Paris Court Begins Historic War Crimes Trial of Syrian Officials

Three senior Syrian intelligence officers are being tried in absentia for the alleged torture and deaths of a French-Syrian father and son.

The trial marks the first time high-ranking Syrian officials face charges in a French court.
Defendants Ali Mamlouk, Jamil Hassan, and Abdel Salam Mahmoud are accused of crimes against humanity.
The Dabbagh family, whose members were victims, hopes the trial will set a precedent for justice.
Human rights groups emphasize the trial's importance in combating impunity for Syrian regime atrocities.
The hearings will feature testimonies from experts and witnesses detailing the Assad regime's torture practices.