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Damasco court condemns Bashar al-Assad to death

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A Damasco court found Bashar al-Assad responsible for premeditated murder, torture, and other crimes. His brother Maher al-Assad and other former regime officials were also sentenced to death. The sentences were issued in absentia.

SourcesVatican NewsLa Croix

2 sources Aug 11, 2026

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 11, 4:59 AM La Croix Syrie : le président déchu Bachar Al Assad condamné à la peine de mort par contumace
  2. Aug 11, 4:02 AM Vatican News Siria, Bashar al-Assad condannato a morte in contumacia

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