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Damascus court sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia

A Damascus court sentenced Bashar Assad to death in his absence for killings, arbitrary arrests and torture.
WHO: Damascus court
WHAT: Sentenced Bashar Assad to death in his absence for crimes including killings, arbitrary arrests and torture.
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026
WHERE: Damascus, Syria
WHY: The sentencing was for crimes including killings, arbitrary arrests and torture during the years he clung to power.
Sources (1): Japan Times

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