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Syrian authorities arrest key suspect in Tadamon massacre
Syrian authorities have detained an ex-intelligence officer linked to a notorious massacre during the civil war. The arrest follows the emergence of a video showing the suspect's involvement. (sources: ap, aljazeera, bbc, middleeasteye)
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Amjad Youssef, identified as the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, has been arrested by Syrian authorities. He was previously seen in a leaked video shooting blindfolded civilians.
- Amjad Youssef was arrested in connection with the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus.
- He is an ex-intelligence officer linked to a video showing him shooting civilians.
- The Tadamon massacre is considered one of the significant events during the Syrian civil war.
Why it matters
The arrest may have implications for accountability regarding war crimes in Syria.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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apSyrian authorities arrest ex-intelligence officer tied to a leaked video of a massacrealjazeeraSyria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacrebbcKey suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrestedmiddleeasteyeAmjad Youssef, key perpetrator of Tadamon massacre, arrested in Syria