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WorldFormer Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court has imposed a death sentence in absentia on ousted President Bashar Assad and his younger brother. The ruling accuses them of crimes against humanity and war crimes. The alleged offenses date to Syria’s 14-year conflict. That conflict left roughly half a million people dead.

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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-08-11 08:50Original

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentiaWorld