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Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court. The sentence was handed down for atrocities committed during his rule.

11 Aug, 04:59 — 11 Aug, 15:57
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BBCHigh13h ago

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

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

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NYTMostly Factual10h ago

Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.

By Raja Abdulrahim

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FTVery High9h ago

Former Syrian dictator Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Damascus court issues first ruling against ousted president since he fled to Russia in 2024

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wapoMostly Factual9h ago

Former 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.

By Mohamad El Chamaa

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le-mondeHigh12h ago

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during Syria's nearly 14-year civil war.

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The GuardianMostly Factual12h ago

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for war crimes

Verdict in absentia relates to atrocities during the country’s 14-year civil war in which about 500,000 people died A Syrian court has sentenced the country’s former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the 14-year civil war, in which about half a million people died. The two men fled to Moscow after being ousted by a lightning rebel offensive in December 2024 which toppled the dictatorial regime in just 11 days...

By William Christou in Beirut

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NPRHigh12h ago

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.

By The Associated Press

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Fox NewsMixed9h ago

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his brother Maher were sentenced to death in absentia by a Damascus court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual11h ago

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

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dr-dk13h ago

Syriens tidligere præsident Assad idømt dødsstraf in absentia

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cbcHigh11h ago

Syria's former president Bashir al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia at trial

A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.

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SCMPMostly Factual12h ago

Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader ⁠Bashar al-Assad ⁠to death on Tuesday ⁠after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest during the country’s nearly 14-year war. It was the first conviction against ‌Assad, who was ousted in a rebel offensive in December 2024 that ended decades of his family’s iron-fisted rule over Syria and the brutal war that killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians. Assad fled the capital Damascus as rebel fighters...

By Reuters

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DWHigh13h ago

Syria sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia. The ruling comes more than a year and a half after the former dictator was overthrown and fled to Russia.

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France 24High14h ago

🔴 Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for crimes against humanity in absentia

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual12h ago

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for ‘crimes against humanity’

Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in December 2024 and remains in Moscow

By Kinda Makieh,Khalil Ashawi and Feras Dalatey

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YahooMostly Factual12h ago

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

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indian-expressMostly Factual11h ago

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death: How the Syrian civil war unfolded, and ended

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual14h ago

Syria court sentences ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

The court convicted Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in December 2024, over charges of "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity" during the Syrian civil war.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual10h ago

Former Syrian leader Assad sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's civil war. Six of his closest aides were also handed death sentences.

By RFI

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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

Who Is Bashar Al-Assad, Ex-Syrian President Sentenced To Death Over War Crimes

Assad, currently outside Syria, was convicted in a case involving violence carried out during the conflict, killing around 500,000 people.

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cyprus-mail12h ago

Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture

A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death on Tuesday after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest during the country’s nearly 14-year war. It was the first conviction against Assad, who was ousted in a rebel offensive in December 2024 that ended decades of his […]

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irish-independent13h ago

Former Syrian dictator Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court

By Irish Independent Newsdesk

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual13h ago

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for murder, torture, crimes against humanity

Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was convicted of premeditated murder of multiple people, including children, torture, arbitrary detention, and crimes against humanity.

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DawnMostly Factual13h ago

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

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him over charges of “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” during the country’s civil war. The ruling against Assad, who fled with his family to Moscow as rebels closed in on Damascus in December 2024, is the first under the transitional authorities who this year began trying figures from the former government, both in person and in absentia. A Syrian court al...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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rte-newsMostly Factual13h ago

Syria's al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia, after a Syrian court convicted him over charges of "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity" during the country's civil war.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual12h ago

Syria sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture

Syria's Bashar al-Assad fled the capital Damascus as rebel fighters approached nearly two years ago, and is currently in Moscow.

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the-journal8h ago

Syrian court sentences former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

Assad fled to Russia as Islamist-led forces closed in on Damascus after a lightning offensive.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual17h ago

Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture

Court hands down first conviction against ousted leader as security official Atef Najib also sentenced to death

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed12h ago

Syria sentences Bashar Assad, brother, ex-security chief to death

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his younger brother, Maher Assad, to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed du...

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Premium TimesMostly Factual13h ago

Syria’s ex-President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death

The Criminal Court in Damascus on Tuesday found Bashar al-Assad guilty of premeditated murder. The post Syria’s ex-President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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punch-ngMostly Factual7h ago

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

A Syrian court has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for atrocities committed during the country’s civil war. Read more on this l Read More: https://punchng.com/syria-sentences-bashar-al-assad-to-death-in-absentia-over-atrocities/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed11h ago

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

It is the first such ruling under Syria's transitional leaders who ousted Assad in December 2024, vowing to provide justice and accountability for crimes committed under his rule. The post Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed6h ago

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

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

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express-tribune11 Aug, 04:59First to report

Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture

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Syria court sentences ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

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faz11 Aug, 08:47

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France 2411 Aug, 08:50

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die-presse11 Aug, 08:53

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der-spiegel11 Aug, 09:06

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rte-news11 Aug, 09:08

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Fostul președinte al Siriei Bashar al-Assad a fost condamnat la moarte pentru crime de război și crime împotriva umanității

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DW11 Aug, 09:17

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dagbladet11 Aug, 09:18

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jerusalem-post11 Aug, 09:19

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irozhlas11 Aug, 09:21

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newsbeast11 Aug, 09:21

Δικαστήριο καταδίκασε τον Άσαντ σε θάνατο

telex11 Aug, 09:22

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irish-independent11 Aug, 09:25

Former Syrian dictator Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court

balkan-web11 Aug, 09:25

Dënohet me vdekje Bashar al-Assad në Siri, gjykata e shpall fajtor për krime kundër njerëzimit

aftonbladet11 Aug, 09:26

al-Assad dömd till döden i sin frånvaro

yle-uutiset11 Aug, 09:26

Syyrialainen tuomioistuin antoi kuolemantuomion maan entiselle johtajalle Bashar al-Assadille

aktualne-cz11 Aug, 09:30

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n1-serbia11 Aug, 09:30

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Premium Times11 Aug, 09:37

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morgunbladid11 Aug, 09:42

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BBC11 Aug, 09:42

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

hvg11 Aug, 09:47

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Syriens Ex-Machthaber Assad in Abwesenheit zum Tode verurteilt

mkd-mk11 Aug, 09:52

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n1-bih11 Aug, 09:54

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The Independent11 Aug, 09:58

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for ‘crimes against humanity’

luxemburger-wort11 Aug, 09:58

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SCMP11 Aug, 09:59

Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

la-vanguardia11 Aug, 10:02

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avgi11 Aug, 10:04

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NPR11 Aug, 10:07

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nos11 Aug, 10:10

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20-minuten11 Aug, 10:11

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aktuality-sk11 Aug, 10:24

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ruv11 Aug, 10:32

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lsm-lv11 Aug, 10:32

Sīrijas tiesa aizmuguriski piespriež nāvessodu gāztajam diktatoram Asadam

cyprus-mail11 Aug, 10:34

Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture

de-volkskrant11 Aug, 10:36

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tvn2411 Aug, 10:38

Baszar al-Asad skazany na śmierć

channel-news-asia11 Aug, 10:39

Syria sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture

Daily Sabah11 Aug, 10:39

Syria sentences Bashar Assad, brother, ex-security chief to death

digi2411 Aug, 10:39

Bashar al-Assad, condamnat la moarte pentru mai multe infracţiuni. Fostul dictator se află în exil la Moscova

The Guardian11 Aug, 10:40

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le-monde11 Aug, 10:44

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

Yahoo11 Aug, 10:45

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

24ur11 Aug, 10:48

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vijesti-me11 Aug, 10:51

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indian-express11 Aug, 10:54

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zdg-md11 Aug, 10:58

Fostul președinte al Siriei, Bashar al-Assad, a fost condamnat la moarte, după ce a fost găsit vinovat de crime de război și crime împotriva umanității

ndtv11 Aug, 11:11

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cbc11 Aug, 11:32

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vanguard-ng11 Aug, 11:38

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

Al Jazeera11 Aug, 11:46

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

rfi-english11 Aug, 11:58

Former Syrian leader Assad sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes

NYT11 Aug, 12:04

Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

Fox News11 Aug, 12:58

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

wapo11 Aug, 13:39

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

dnevnik-bg11 Aug, 13:42

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FT11 Aug, 13:42

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helsingin-sanomat11 Aug, 13:55

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the-journal11 Aug, 14:19

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delfi-lt11 Aug, 14:24

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dh-les-sports11 Aug, 15:11

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punch-ng11 Aug, 15:49

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

myjoyonline11 Aug, 15:57Latest update

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