The trial of former Syrian Brig. Gen. Samir Othman al-Sheikh began Monday, March 2, 2026, in federal court in Los Angeles, marking the first time a high-ranking official from the regime of former dictator Bashar Assad has faced torture charges in the United States. Sheikh, 72, stands accused of overseeing torture and abuse during his […] The post War Crimes Trial for Assad-Era General Begins in Los Angeles appeared first on levant24 .