Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting North Africa to discuss the migration crisis. Syrians alleging torture by President Bashar al-Assad's regime have filed a case against him in Germany and a Syrian painter is helping Lithuanians get over their fear of refugees. More in today's roundup.
Chancellor Merkel begins visit to Egypt to curb migrant flow: German Chancellor Angela Merkel travels to North Africa where she intends to discuss migration and development in the region. Activists have called on her to also address human rights abuses. Click here to read more.
In Germany, torture victims sue Syrian regime members: A group of former prisoners from Syria has filed a suit in Germany accusing officials of the Assad regime of torture. The nature of the crime allows an investigation even with suspects outside Germany. Click here to read more.
Germany arrests Syrian national on war crimes, murder charges: A suspected Syrian war criminal has been arrested in the western German city of Düsseldorf. The 35-year-old allegedly killed 36 people in his home country in 2013 while fighting for the terrorist al-Nusra Front. Click here to read more.
Syrian painter challenges Lithuania's fear of refugees: Fleeing war-torn Syria, painter Majd Kara found himself in Lithuania where half the population says they refuse to help asylum-seekers. Now holding his second exhibition, Kara is changing the country's attitude. Click here to read more.
15 UN envoys to assess Lake Chad humanitarian crisis: Amid a threat of famine and the Boko Haram insurgency, diplomats from the UN Security Council are visiting the troubled Lake Chad region. Around 2.3 million people have been displaced by the seven-year conflict. Click here to read more.
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In Germany, torture victims sue Syrian regime members: A group of former prisoners from Syria has filed a suit in Germany accusing officials of the Assad regime of torture. The nature of the crime allows an investigation even with suspects outside Germany. Click here to read more.
Germany arrests Syrian national on war crimes, murder charges: A suspected Syrian war criminal has been arrested in the western German city of Düsseldorf. The 35-year-old allegedly killed 36 people in his home country in 2013 while fighting for the terrorist al-Nusra Front. Click here to read more.
Syrian painter challenges Lithuania's fear of refugees: Fleeing war-torn Syria, painter Majd Kara found himself in Lithuania where half the population says they refuse to help asylum-seekers. Now holding his second exhibition, Kara is changing the country's attitude. Click here to read more.
15 UN envoys to assess Lake Chad humanitarian crisis: Amid a threat of famine and the Boko Haram insurgency, diplomats from the UN Security Council are visiting the troubled Lake Chad region. Around 2.3 million people have been displaced by the seven-year conflict. Click here to read more.
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