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US Court Convicts Ex-Adra Prison Director
A U.S. federal court sentenced former Brigadier General Samir Othman Al Sheikh to 60 years in prison after his conviction for torture and crimes against humanity committed against prisoners during his administration from 2005 to 2008. Evidence showed that he ordered his subordinates to torture inmates and personally participated in brutal practices such as hanging, beating, and employing torture methods like "The Flying Carpet." He also sent prisoners to an underground section known as "Wing 13," where they endured severe physical abuses. Additionally, it was proven that Al Sheikh concealed his past from U.S. immigration authorities, and testimonies from survivors and legal evidence were used to establish his guilt. He entered the United States in 2020 and obtained residency by falsifying his information, before his arrest in July 2024. This case is among the most prominent international trials targeting officials from the Assad regime for human rights violations.
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