Ex-Syrian vice-president Rifaat al-Assad could avoid trial in Switzerland
The case against Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of ousted President Bashar al-Assad who is due to be tried by the Swiss Federal Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity, could be dropped, according to media reports. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The former Syrian vice-president and former Syrian army officer is being prosecuted in Switzerland for “war crimes and crimes against humanity”. The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has accused him of... Читать дальше...