4 stories for 2026-03-11 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence
A former Syrian military intelligence official has been charged with crimes against humanity, including killing and torture, in connection with alleged actions in Syria in 2011 and 2012. The individual is now based in the UK and appeared before a British court on the charges.
Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to exchange 100 prisoners as part of ongoing post-ceasefire arrangements.
According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, there has been a relative improvement in the situation concerning inmates in Libyan prisons.
Following public pressure from demonstrations, authorities have shifted from facilitating pro-Palestine activities to arresting activists and leaders. The government is now weaponizing corruption charges against supporters of the Palestinian cause and threatening to expand detentions.