Germany Arrests Syrian on Charges of Crimes Against Humanity

German authorities announced the arrest of a Syrian national suspected of involvement in crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and deprivation of liberty, in a joint security operation between the Berlin police and the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Karlsruhe.

The prosecution stated that the detainee, identified by the code name “Anwar S.,” is believed to have led armed groups linked to the former Syrian regime. It was noted that he participated in attacks targeting civilians in the city of Aleppo on eight occasions between April and November 2011.

The suspect is scheduled to be transferred to Karlsruhe, where he will be presented before the investigating judge at the Federal Court, who will decide whether to detain him pending the completion of investigations.