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Damascus Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death

9/6/2026

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  • Damascus court sentenced former dictator Bashar al-Assad to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
  • July 2026 verdict left Assad in Russia, making extradition unlikely under 2023 treaty.
  • Deputy Justice Minister Mustafa al-Qassem announced a commission to work with Interpol on fugitives.
  • Human-rights groups call the death sentences symbolic because convicted officials remain free.
  • Commission for Missing Persons launched Athar platform in late August for families to report relatives.