The Spider Unmasked: A Web of Atrocities in Syria The discovery of wanted spy chief Hussam Luka, known as "The Spider," has shed light on the darkest corners of Syria's intelligence apparatus.
His web of allies and informants extended far beyond his agency, raising uncomfortable questions about accountability and justice in the region.
Luka's brazen tactics were evident in his role orchestrating atrocities during the early days of the civil war. His phone number was spray painted on walls around Homs, a city he helped terrorize.