Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib sentenced to death in Syria trial

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death in absentia by a Damascus court for premeditated murder, torture, and crimes against humanity during the Syrian civil war. The ruling marks a significant legal development under the transitional authorities, with Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan stating that al-Assad was the highest decision-maker facilitating these crimes. This verdict is seen as a step towards justice for the Syrian people.

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