Damascus court issues ruling against former Syrian president Assad in absentia
A Damascus court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. This marks the first ruling against him since he fled to Russia in 2024.
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A Damascus court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
This is the first ruling against Bashar al-Assad since he fled to Russia in 2024.
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What we know (verified)
- —A Damascus court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
- —This is the first ruling against Bashar al-Assad since he fled to Russia in 2024.
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If the reported court ruling holds, it may signal increased internal volatility in Syria's political landscape and could affect Syria's diplomatic relationships. Businesses with…
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