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The Journalist and Her Jailers

September 15, 2023

The world's first trial of two former Syrian state-security officers, for crimes against humanity. Some of their victims gave their testimony.

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DW Dokumentationen | Die Journalistin und ihre Peiniger - Syriens Folterknechte vor Gericht
Image: First Hands Films
DW Dokumentationen | Die Journalistin und ihre Peiniger - Syriens Folterknechte vor Gericht
Image: First Hands Films

 Also present at the trial in Germany was Syrian journalist Luna Watfa. To her, it had a personal significance.

Luna Watfa has been living in Koblenz since fleeing Syria. The two men in the dock were accused of having worked in a prison where thousands of regime critics were tortured and executed. The court’s aim was to clarify their responsibility for what happened.

 

 

DW Dokumentationen | Die Journalistin und ihre Peiniger - Syriens Folterknechte vor Gericht
Image: First Hands Films

 

Luna was herself imprisoned in the notorious prison where these atrocities were committed and was also tortured. Against the backdrop of this landmark trial, the film chronicles Luna’s search for justice, truth and accountability.

 

 

 

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