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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:31:08 +0000
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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Key context: <p>AP —  A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/former-syrian-president-assad-sentenced-to-death-in-absentia/">Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

AP — A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or … The post Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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