Syrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad official
A Syrian rights commission is preparing a war crimes case against Fadi Saqr, a former militia commander accused of involvement in mass killings and forced disappearances in Damascus's Tadamon neighborhood. The move follows the arrest of Amjad Youssef, a key figure in the Tadamon massacres, which has reignited calls for accountability. Although Saqr denies the allegations and claims he learned of the crimes through media, evidence from videos and witness accounts links him to the atrocities.
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Syrians celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef, a main suspect in the Tadamon massacre. Photograph: Mohammed Alrifai/EPAView image in fullscreenSyrians celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef, a main suspect in the Tadamon massacre. Photograph: Mohammed Alrifai/EPASyriaSyrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad officialFadi Saqr is accused of mass killings of civilians in Tadamon, Damascus, where people say he must face justiceMelvyn Ingleby in Istanbul and William Christou in BeirutThu 30 Apr 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 02.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Syrian rights commission is preparing a case accusing Fadi Saqr, a militia leader within the Assad regime, of involvement in crimes against humanity and war crimes, a senior Syrian…
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