# Why many Syrians feel Assad's death sentence isn't enough

https://mins.news/en/item/46418

- DW, 2026-09-05 08:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/why-many-syrians-feel-assad-s-death-sentence-isn-t-enough/a-78985915?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A Syrian court convicted Bashar Assad in absentia of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including premeditated murder, torture and unlawful deprivation of liberty. Survivors of the 14-year civil war say transitional justice must also address missing people, investigations, reparations and institutional reform. Assad remains in Russia, making any punishment uncertain.

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