Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

Syria has sentenced former President al-Assad to death for crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war. The conviction marks the first verdict against him since he fled to Russia in 2024. Al-Assad's sentencing is a significant development in the pursuit of accountability for atrocities committed during the conflict. The verdict holds him responsible for human rights abuses perpetrated under his rule.

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