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Syria
“Caesar” File
Type of liability
Personne physique
Alleged perpetrator(s)
X
Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
Syrian
Legal classification of crime(s)
Crimes against humanity
War crimes
Torture
Source of the complaint
Article 40 CCP / Public Prosecutor's Office
Ongoing proceedings
oui
Regime
2 - 689-1 CPP
3 - 689-11 CPP
Summary of facts
Since the beginning of the civil war in Syria, the Syrian intelligence services have reportedly systematically arrested and tortured opposition activists.
Legal proceedings
<p>In September 2015: The Quai d’Orsay (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) asks the PNAT to open a preliminary investigation based on the “Caesar” photos for “crimes against humanity,” “war crimes” and “torture.”<br />
In 2018: A joint investigation team is set up in collaboration with Germany.</p>
In 2018: A joint investigation team is set up in collaboration with Germany.</p>
Complaint
non
Sources
TRIAL International, "Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review 2023"