article | Hannah El-Hitami
Syrian torture trial in Germany: Insiders without protection
In the Koblenz trial on Syrian state torture, the first insider witnesses have appeared before the German judges. Two former secret service civil servants had given incriminating testimonies to the police, but in court they were more reluctant, fearing for their families' safety. 4 min 27 Approximate reading time To questions from the judges, he answers trembling.
In the Koblenz trial on Syrian state torture, the first insider witnesses have appeared before the German judges. Two former secret service civil servants had given incriminating testimonies to the police, but in court they were more reluctant, fearing for their families‘ safety.