Austria, a pioneer of extraterritorial jurisdiction that tried a Bosnian for genocide as early as 1994, still does not have an investigation unit dedicated to international crimes. However, it is investigating at least two major Syrian cases, which could lead to the prosecution of senior officials of the Al-Assad regime.
Syrian Medical, Legal, and Mental Health Professionals to Begin Specialized Training on Torture Documentation and Accountability
VIENNA and LONDON – The International Center for Human Rights Enforcement
