Germany Is Holding Syrian Officials Accountable For Alleged War Crimes

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Germany Is Holding Syrian Officials Accountable For Alleged War Crimes

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10 years ago, when the Syrian regime sent tanks and warplanes to stop a an uprising, it sparked a bloody civil war that is still ongoing.

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Germany Is Holding Syrian Officials Accountable For Alleged War Crimes

Germany Is Holding Syrian Officials Accountable For Alleged War Crimes

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