Alaa M, a Syrian doctor now living in Germany, was sentenced to life in prison for committing murder and torture against opponents of the Assad regime during the early Syrian civil war. The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court took nearly three and a half years to reach this verdict, confirming the severity of his actions. Despite his claims of innocence, the evidence brought forth by witnesses was vital in securing the conviction, highlighting the importance of those who bravely shared their experiences of suffering at his hands during the trial.
The Frankfurt court established that Alaa M’s crimes were so severe that he is unlikely to be released after the usual 15 years for life sentences in Germany.
Christoph Koller emphasized the importance of witness courage, stating that the Syrian doctor's sentencing was made possible through their willingness to share their suffering.
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