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.
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Farid al-Madhan secretly documented torture victims under the regime, known by the alias 'Caesar'.
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Farid al-Madhan secretly photographed torture victims in Syria and smuggled the images abroad.
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Germany:
Farid al-Madhan secretly smuggled 50,000 photos of torture victims from Syria abroad.
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