Netherlands and Canada File War Crimes Complaint Against Syria Before World Court

The Netherlands and Canada filed a complaint against Syria before the International Court of Justice, accusing Damascus of committing torture on civilians.
The filing cites evidence gathered by a UN body investigating atrocities during Syria's civil war.
The complaint seeks an emergency order for Syria to stop torturing and arbitrarily detaining civilians.
If successful, the ICJ ruling would mark the first time an international court has determined Syria legally responsible for cruel treatment of civilians.
Only one other case alleging torture violations has reached the ICJ, signaling the gravity of allegations against Assad's government.