Torture Across Borders: A Glimpse of Accountability In a rare example of European justice being served, two former Syrian officials have been found guilty of torture and sexual abuse in an Austrian court. Khaled al H.
, a former intelligence chief, and Moussab Abou R. , the former police chief in Raqqa, are among those who will not be able to escape accountability for their actions under the Assad regime.
The verdicts send a clear message that even those responsible for atrocities committed abroad will face justice.