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This is the horrific ordeal of a young Syrian American man who was arrested at Damascus airport on his way home to continue his studies, and says he was held for three weeks before being released.
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More than a decade later, Obada Mzaik gives his first interview to this programme - claiming he was beaten, threatened with electrocution and forced to watch relatives being tortured.
He's launched a claim for damages against the Syrian government in the US courts.
We should warn you - there are distressing images and details in our report.
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More than a decade later, Obada Mzaik gives his first interview to this programme - claiming he was beaten, threatened with electrocution and forced to watch relatives being tortured.
He's launched a claim for damages against the Syrian government in the US courts.
We should warn you - there are distressing images and details in our report.
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