Syria · Multiple sources
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
Al-Assad has been sentenced over his actions during Syria's nearly 14-year civil war — but he's unlikely to face execution.
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- 11 Aug 2026, 18:15 CEST → 12 Aug 2026, 22:53 CEST
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A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war.
Al-Assad has been sentenced over his actions during Syria's nearly 14-year civil war — but he's unlikely to face execution.
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
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