Syrian court sentences ousted dictator Bashar al‑Assad to death for crimes against humanity in absentia
In a Rome‑style proceeding, the ruling was delivered on 11 August 2026 and also named Bashar al‑Assad’s younger brother as a co‑defender. The sentence applies to crimes committed during Syria’s two‑decade war.
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In a Rome‑style proceeding, the ruling was delivered on 11 August 2026 and also named Bashar al‑Assad’s younger brother as a co‑defender. Credit: Image: france24.com via source article · All rights reserved
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On 11 August 2026, a Syrian court announced that it has sentenced former President Bashar al‑Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.[1][2][3]
The verdict extends to al‑Assad’s brother
The ruling also named Bashar al‑Assad’s younger brother as a defendant, sentencing him to death in the same proceedings.[2]
Charges and context
Al‑Assad and his brother were charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14‑year conflict, which federal records report killed about half a million people.[2]
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