Former Syrian President Bashar Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
- Posted on August 11, 2026
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Former Syrian President Bashar Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and two relatives to death. Atef Najib, convicted of overseeing a crackdown, received the death sentence. Bashar and Maher Assad fled to Russia after the government's fall. Najib was detained and faced trial for his role in the uprising. Victims welcomed the verdict, seeking justice for past suffering.
