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Syria Sentences Former Regime Figure to Death

Updated 2026-08-18 08:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A Syrian court sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a former regime figure, to death for charges including premeditated murder and torture. The verdict comes amid ongoing political tensions in the region.

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Al Jazeera
The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
2026-08-18 08:23 UTC
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