Can Syria Achieve Transitional Justice After the War?

A court in Damascus has sentenced former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and several associates to death in absentia for their roles in crimes during the nearly 14-year civil war, including murder and torture. Among those sentenced is al-Assad’s brother Maher and six former high-ranking officials, while his cousin Atef Najib was present at the trial and received the same sentence. This verdict is seen as a significant step towards justice, raising questions about the future of accountability for former regime officials.

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