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Syrian spy chief accused of 2015 massacre traced to Moscow
Former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, accused of involvement in the 2015 'Children's Massacre' in Homs, has been traced to Moscow by the BBC. Reporters used a handwritten notebook found in his…
The Story in Brief
Former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, accused of involvement in the 2015 'Children's Massacre' in Homs, has been traced to Moscow by the BBC. Reporters used a handwritten notebook found in his abandoned Damascus apartment to reach him through a contact in Lebanon. Luka, sanctioned by the UK, US and EU, faces allegations of premeditated murder and torture.
Syria's new authorities have issued a domestic arrest warrant and are trying to circulate it internationally. When contacted, a voice identifying itself as Luka declined to discuss the allegations, citing risks. Russia has not responded to questions about his presence or potential extradition. Luka served as head of the General Security Directorate under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
The Indian Opinion
News that Russia may be harbouring an accused war criminal stirs predictable outrage. But the BBC's meticulous detective work also highlights that Syria's new government is acting through legal channels, not revenge. The real test will be whether Moscow, which sheltered Assad, now hands over Luka to face trial. If it refuses, what weight do international arrest warrants really carry against powerful patrons? That question will define accountability in the post-Assad era.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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