Below is an extremely disturbing video that has recently surfaced online. In it, a Filipina maid shares the story of the torture she underwent in the household of her employer, who happens to be a famous Syrian actor, Samer Al-Masri - Opens in new tab. On top of being abused in the most severe manner, the maid was not paid for her work during the three years of employment, making her a slave. According to doctors who examined the maid, she is suffering from infections, deep wounds and fractures. Previous signs of torture are also visible on her body. A fracture of her shoulders that went untreated resulting in a malunion (when bones reconnect in a wrong way). According to some reports, the maid did not complain about the torture because the actor's wife, Niveen, threatened to kill her. Since Niveen became the prime suspect and wanted for questioning, she has disappeared.
Below are the English translation of the video:
Investigator: What happened with you?