Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is sentenced to death in absentia

Washington Post World Tuesday 11 August 2026, 13:39 UTC By Mohamad El Chamaa 1 min read

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A Damascus court on Tuesday sentenced Syria’s former dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the country’s years-long civil war. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEFormer Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is sentenced to death in absentia Assad, who has been living in exile in Russia since his 2024 ouster, was sentenced for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the country's years-long civil war.

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