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Former Syrian Official Convicted of Torture, Faces 20 Years

3/20/2026

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On March 18, 2026, a federal jury in Los Angeles convicted Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison official, of torture and immigration fraud.
Alsheikh oversaw brutal abuses at Adra Prison under Bashar al-Assad.
He faces up to 20 years per count.
The Syrian Emergency Task Force helped identify him and gather evidence.
Testimonies described brutality, including poison attempts, and Mamoun al-Homsi said the verdict confirms accountability and advances justice.

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Story summary

On March 18, 2026, a federal jury in Los Angeles convicted Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison official, of torture and immigration fraud.
Alsheikh oversaw brutal abuses at Adra Prison under Bashar al-Assad.
He faces up to 20 years per count.
The Syrian Emergency Task Force helped identify him and gather evidence.
Testimonies described brutality, including poison attempts, and Mamoun al-Homsi said the verdict confirms accountability and advances justice.