Former Syrian colonel accused of crimes against humanity by 'murdering and torturing protesters' faces trial in 2027

Salem Al-Salem, 58, is likely to deny charges over his alleged activities to quell protests in a suburb of Damascus in 2011, his barrister has indicated.


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