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Samir Ousman Alsheikh

Coverage of Samir Ousman Alsheikh in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Dec 12 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Dec 12 · 11:00 UTC
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Damascus Central Prisonorganization1Lexington, South Carolinaplace1Syriaplace1Torturetopic1
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  • SECURITYDec 12 · 11:00 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    Former Syrian Prison Official Charged with Torture

    Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a 72-year-old former head of Damascus Central Prison, has been charged with torture for allegedly ordering and personally inflicting severe physical and mental suffering on political prisoners between 2005 and 2008. The charges relate to his command of the prison during a period of significant human rights violations in Syria.