# Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'

- Published: 2026-07-03T14:33:08Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T09:34:45Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly87w9z0e5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.

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