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UPDATED Aug 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
Aug 11, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
WHO: Bashar al-Assad
WHAT: Sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes
WHEN: Reported Aug 11, 2026 at 9:39 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was sentenced for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's civil war.
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