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Former Syrian Intelligence Officer Convicted of Torture in Austria
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Former Syrian Intelligence Officer Convicted of Torture in Austria

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  • An Austrian court sentenced a former Syrian intelligence officer, Khaled al-Halabi, to eight years in prison for torture and other abuses against opponents of Bashar al-Assad.
  • A second defendant also received an eight-year sentence.

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An Austrian court sentenced a former Syrian intelligence officer, Khaled al-Halabi, to eight years in prison for torture and other abuses against opponents of Bashar al-Assad. A second defendant also received an eight-year sentence.

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