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Syrian ex-colonel unfit to plead in humanity crimes trial

Published Friday, July 3, 2026 · Updated July 4

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Salem Michel Al-Salem, a former Syrian Air Force intelligence colonel, has been deemed "unfit to plead" and "unfit to stand trial" for crimes against humanity charges at London's Old Bailey. This decision was made due to his advanced motor neurone disease, with a trial of the facts scheduled for 2027 where not guilty pleas will be entered on his behalf.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Justice Cheema-Grubb deemed Salem Michel Al-Salem "unfit to stand trial" at London's Old Bailey.
  • Al-Salem, a former Syrian Air Force intelligence colonel, was also deemed "unfit to plead" for crimes against humanity charges.
  • His unfitness to stand trial is due to advanced motor neurone disease.
  • A trial of the facts will proceed in 2027, where not guilty pleas will be entered on his behalf.

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Court Ruling and Health Details
  • BBC News

    A former Syrian Air Force intelligence colonel, Salem Michel Al-Salem, has been deemed "unfit to plead" and "unfit to stand trial" for crimes against humanity charges in London due to advanced motor neurone disease. A trial of the facts will proceed in 2027, where not guilty pleas will be entered on his behalf.

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