news Al Jazeera 2026-07-06

Ex-Syrian Intelligence Chief Convicted of Torture in Raqqa

An Austrian court convicted a former Syrian intelligence chief for torture related to abuses against detainees in Raqqa. The defendant, Khaled al-Halabi, denied involvement.

Support Your Local Toad

The Pesky Toad is free and ad-light. If you find it useful, toss a few pesos in the tip jar to help keep the servers running and the satire flowing.

$

MXN · Minimum $10