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11 August 2026

Syria sentences absent former leader Bashar al-Assad to death

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

Syria sentences absent former leader Bashar al-Assad to death

The 60-year-old, who was president of Syria for 24 years until 2024 before fleeing to Moscow, was found guilty of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest.

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