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

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Syria's former president Bashir al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia at trial
CBC News
CBC News22 mins 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.
Kyiv Post
Kyiv Post1 hrs ago
Syria Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia Over Atrocities
Syria has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war. His brother Maher and five other former officials were also sentenced to death in a landmark ruling by transitional authorities.
Le Monde
Le Monde1 hrs 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.
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.
Syria sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture
DAMASCUS: A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 Dec
Al-Monitor
Al-Monitor1 hrs ago
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities
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 nearly 14-year civil war. It is the first such ruling under Syria's transitional leaders who ousted Assad in December 2024, vowing to provide j
Court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in landmark trial
Court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in landmark trial A Damascus court sentenced Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher and former security official Atef Najib to death on Tuesday on charges of murder, torture and incitement to murder. The court convicted Bashar of premeditat
NPR
NPR1 hrs 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.
BBC World
BBC World2 hrs 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.
Former Syrian President al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
al-Assad and brother Maher fled to Russia after in 2014, after 14-year conflict left about half a million people dead
Premium Times
Premium Times2 hrs 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.
Syria sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture
The dictator was removed in a rebel offensive in 2024 which ended a nearly 14-year civil war.
New York Post
New York Post2 hrs ago
Ex-Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced in absentia ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
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.
CTV News
CTV News2 hrs ago
Former Syrian president Bashar Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced in absentia ousted Syrian president Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
ITV News
ITV News2 hrs ago
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia - ITVX
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia  ITVX
Euronews
Euronews2 hrs ago
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity
A Syrian court handed death sentences to Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher — both in absentia — alongside their cousin Atef Najib, who attended the trial in a cage and was found guilty of leading the 2011 Daraa crackdown that sparked the civil war.
MSNBC
MSNBC2 hrs ago
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Also sentenced to death in the same case was Assad’s maternal cousin Atef Najib for leading the crackdown in the southern province of Daraa that led to the uprising and later the civil war.
RTÉ News
RTÉ News2 hrs 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.
ABC News
ABC News2 hrs ago
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger 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
Syria court sentences in absentia ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death
The court also sentenced Assad-era official Atif Najib to death for "crimes against humanity" committed when he was head of political security in Daraa province, the cradle of the country's 2011 uprising.
CNN
CNN2 hrs ago
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia  CNN
Daily Mail
Daily Mail2 hrs ago
Syria's former ruler Bashar al-Assad is sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
A Syrian court has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him over charges of 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity'
The New Arab
The New Arab2 hrs ago
Bashar Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in Syria trial
Bashar Assad along with his younger brother Maher were sentenced to death on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's civil war.
Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
Bashar al-Assad gets death sentence by local Syrian courtSyria's former president and ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib, the former head of political security in the southern province of Deraa, have been sentenced to death by a criminal court in Damascus.According to the Daily Mail, the court on Tuesday co
NDTV
NDTV3 hrs ago
Syria's Ex-President Bashar Al-Assad Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity
The ruling against Assad is the first under the transitional authorities who this year began trying figures from the former government, both in person and in absentia.
France 24
France 243 hrs ago
🔴 Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for crimes against humanity 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. Also sentenced to death in the same case was Assad’s maternal cousin Atef Najib for leading the crackdown in the southern
Toronto Star
Toronto Star3 hrs ago
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia  Toronto Star
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger 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
Daily Express
Daily Express3 hrs ago
Ousted ex-president of Syria Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death
The ruling came in on Tuesday morning. 09:43, Tue, Aug 11, 2026 Updated: 09:49, Tue, Aug 11, 2026 Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia in late 2024 (Image: Getty)Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib, the former head of political security in southern Syria’s Deraa province, have been sentenced to death. The Syr
AP News
AP News3 hrs ago
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia  AP News
Bashar al Assad sentenced to death in absentia by Syrian court for war crimes
Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.
Syria court sentences in absentia ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death
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.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera🏁 first to report3 hrs ago
Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in landmark Syria trial
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib, the former head of political security in southern Syria’s Deraa province, have been sentenced to death.More to come…