Former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-08-11 20:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Middle East, Military & Defence, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar 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.
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