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

Europe World Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:54:29 GMT High confidence — 76/100

The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.

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The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.

Sources: NYT World