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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
BBC News Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10:43 UTC 1 min read
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The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
Syrian (ORG) Bashar al-Assad (PERSON)
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