The Special Criminal Court for Transitional Justice holds its meetings in Damascus and sentences a defendant to 15 years in prison. Details: On Tuesday, the 4th Criminal Court specialized in transitory trial in Damascus held judicial sessions to examine cases of crimes and violations, which included 5 new sessions and 5 sessions to complete previous trials, in addition to discussing the verdict. The court issued a verdict against Muhammad Islam Arnauti, a former volunteer in the political security department in Damascus, and convicted him of the crime of "arresting liberty by an employee". The ruling imposed a sentence of 3 years, which was increased due to the severity of the acts to 15 years, taking into account the period of detention and preventing general or special amnesty or parole. The Director of the Accountability Department at the National Authority for Transitional Justice, attorney Redif Mustafa, confirmed to Hareh ​​that the trials will continue based on evidence and in accordance with legal procedures to ensure the rights of the victims and the accused, and to allow the victims to present their statements and evidence while maintaining the rights and safety of the witnesses. Mustafa emphasized the importance of continuing legal efforts to track money and property related to crimes and take the necessary steps regarding them, while prosecuting.

The Special Criminal Court for Transitional Justice holds its meetings in Damascus and sentences a defendant to 15 years in prison. Details: On Tuesday, the 4th Criminal Court specialized in transitory trial in Damascus held judicial sessions to examine cases of crimes and violations, which included 5 new sessions and 5 sessions to complete previous trials, in addition to discussing the verdict. The court issued a verdict against Muhammad Islam Arnauti, a former volunteer in the political security department in Damascus, and convicted him of the crime of "arresting liberty by an employee". The ruling imposed a sentence of 3 years, which was increased due to the severity of the acts to 15 years, taking into account the period of detention and preventing general or special amnesty or parole. The Director of the Accountability Department at the National Authority for Transitional Justice, attorney Redif Mustafa, confirmed to Hareh ​​that the trials will continue based on evidence and in accordance with legal procedures to ensure the rights of the victims and the accused, and to allow the victims to present their statements and evidence while maintaining the rights and safety of the witnesses. Mustafa emphasized the importance of continuing legal efforts to track money and property related to crimes and take the necessary steps regarding them, while prosecuting.