Former Syrian prisoner eyes justice after decades behind bars

A Syrian political prisoner who spent decades behind bars has now been released, and is now looking for justice following the ouster of ex-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Al-Monitor via AFP reported on June 4th.

Ragheed Tatari, who was 26 when he was arrested, had been handed a life sentence. Tatari was one of many prisoners who were freed when Assad was ousted on December 8th.

The 70-year-old, who says he “came close to death under torture” has emphasised that “everyone must be held accountable for their crimes”. But the former detainee also stressed that he is not interested in revenge.

Al-Monitor via AFP