Politicsscore 907·9 metrosupdated 4h ago

Former Syrian President Assad Sentenced to Death for War Crimes

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity during the civil war. This marks the first legal action against Assad since his family's rule ended 20 months ago.

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