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Syria's Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia
A Syrian court sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The trial has been seen as a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
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NPR
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
2026-08-11 10:07 UTC
Al Jazeera
Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
2026-08-11 10:03 UTC