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Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison

Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison
BBC News Monday 24 August 2026, 20:10 UTC 1 min read
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Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.

Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.
Syria (LOCATION) Assad-era (PERSON) Ahmed Hassoun (PERSON)
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