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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
NPR News Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10:07 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Remy de la Mauviniere)

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.

(Image credit: Remy de la Mauviniere)

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