Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane during the Munich Security Conference to discuss accountability for ousted leader Bashar al-Assad and his regime, marking a significant first meeting. They explored transitional justice and the prosecution of those responsible for crimes, including Assad, who has been the subject of an in-absentia arrest warrant. Assad fled to Russia in late 2024 after nearly 25 years in power, leading to the establishment of a transitional administration in January 2025.
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