Al Jazeera has aired an exclusive interview with 'Caesar,' the Syrian whistleblower, who exposed systematic torture and human rights abuses in Syrian prisons.
The interview reveals new details about his motives for leaking thousands of photos and the horrific violations he witnessed while working as a military photographer.
'Caesar', real name Farid Nada Mathhan, discussed the immense risks he took in smuggling documents and evidence out of Syria, eventually escaping to Jordan before finding refuge in Qatar.
In Qatar, international human rights organisations and legal experts helped build a case using his evidence, leading to diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and legal action against Syrian officials.
The interview highlights global reactions to his revelations, with renewed calls for justice and accountability for crimes committed in Syria’s detention centers.
'Caesar' reflected on his personal sacrifices, the emotional toll of exposing these atrocities, and his hopes for justice for the victims of Syria’s prison system.
According to a source, 'Caesar' smuggled out around 55,000 images showing the bodies of detainees who had been tortured and killed by the Syrian regime. These photos became key evidence in war crimes investigations and led to international condemnation of the Syrian government.
His leaks were supported by international human rights organizations and foreign governments, and he was eventually given refuge in Qatar, which played a significant role in bringing global attention to his revelations. The "Caesar Act" (US sanctions on the Syrian regime) was later named after him.
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