Life sentence in Koblenz trial on state torture in Syria
epa09682698 Media waiting in front of the Higher Regional Court during the verdict against a former Syrian secret police officer, in Koblenz, Germany, 13 January 2022. In the world's first trial on Syrian state torture, Anwar Raslan has been sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity, 27 counts of murder and other offenses. This was announced by the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Koblenz. EPA/SASCHA STEINBACH