The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.
Read the full original article: http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/syrian-accused-of-wartime-torture-for-al-assad-denies-charges-in-netherlands-court
Sources: euronews_world
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