Investigations - Suspected war criminal arrested
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has arrested a Syrian man in Baden-Württemberg on suspicion of crimes against humanity. The man arrested in the Rhine-Neckar district is alleged to have mistreated civilians in Syria as a member of the terrorist militia Hezbollah; one person was shot dead, as the highest German prosecution authority announced on Wednesday. An arrest warrant was issued for the man at the end of November; he is now in custody. He is accused of crimes against humanity through torture and deprivation of liberty as well as war crimes.
According to the information, the crimes were committed between 2012 and 2013 in the Syrian village of Busra Al Sham. Among other things, the accused and other Hezbollah members allegedly attacked residents of a house, stole numerous items and ordered the house to be set on fire. One person died from a gunshot wound. Another civilian was arrested in 2013, beaten and then handed over to the secret service along with two others. There, the three victims were abused by prison guards.
Press release GBA
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- The arrest of the Syrian man in Germany has raised concerns about the presence of extremist groups like Hezbollah in Europe, sparking discussions about the country's stance on such organizations and their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity.
- Heinrich Böll Foundation, a think tank based in Germany, has called for a rigorous investigation into the case, urging the federal prosecutor's office to show its determination in combating terrorism and upholding human rights.
- The case has highlighted the importance of international cooperation in tackling crimes against humanity, as the perpetrator, allegedly a member of Hezbollah, had fled from Syria to Germany, underscoring the need for strong border control and intelligence sharing among nations.
- The arrest of the man in the Rhine-Neckar district of Baden-Württemberg has sparked outrage among locals and human rights activists, who see it as a chance to hold those who have committed atrocities accountable, no matter where they seek refuge.
- The terrorism and human rights committee in the German parliament is expected to address the issue of Syria's ongoing conflict and the role of Hezbollah in committing crimes against civilians, with a special focus on the case of the arrested man.
- The German government has promised a thorough investigation into the allegations against the Syrian man, ensuring that any evidence in relation to the crimes against humanity committed in Syria, including torture and deprivation of liberty, will be brought to justice.
Source: www.stern.de
