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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Published by NPR World By The Associated Press · 11 August 2026 at 13:07
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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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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.

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