# GRAPHIC WARNING: Who is Bashar al-Assad and why was he sentenced to death?

https://mins.news/en/video/20200

- Reuters, 2026-08-12 12:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5aiJd04aiA

> A Syrian court has sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death following a trial held in absentia. The ruling convicted him of crimes that include killings, torture and arbitrary arrest. The landmark judgment has prompted reactions from Syrians. The video contains sensitive footage that may disturb some viewers.

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