Farid al-Madhan

Farid al-Madhan, known by the alias 'Caesar', is a courageous Syrian photographer who risked his life to document the atrocities committed in Syrian prisons under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. He smuggled over 50,000 photographs of torture victims out of Syria, providing vital evidence that has led to international legal proceedings against Syrian officials for crimes against humanity. His work has not only brought attention to the plight of victims but also influenced global policy, including prompting sanctions against the Assad regime by the United States.