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Historic Meeting on Assad's Accountability at Munich Conference

2/15/2026

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On February 14, 2026, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane at the Munich Security Conference to discuss accountability for Bashar al-Assad.
The meeting was described as the first of its kind.
An unnamed Foreign Ministry source said they addressed transitional justice and accountability for Assad's crimes.
Assad has been in Russia since fleeing Syria in late 2024 after the establishment of a new transitional government.

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On February 14, 2026, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane at the Munich Security Conference to discuss accountability for Bashar al-Assad.
The meeting was described as the first of its kind.
An unnamed Foreign Ministry source said they addressed transitional justice and accountability for Assad's crimes.
Assad has been in Russia since fleeing Syria in late 2024 after the establishment of a new transitional government.