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- A 58-year-old Syrian national in the United Kingdom faces seven charges, including three counts of murder and three counts of torture, over Damascus protests in 2011.
- The case marks a UK step enabling trials of international crimes abroad.
- The suspect has been detained since 2021 and allegedly led Jobar demonstrations.
- He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday with his name withheld pending proceedings.
