A Damascus court sentenced former Syrian dictator Bashar Assad and other high-ranking regime members to death in absentia for crimes against Syrians. The ruling comes as civil war survivors press for more comprehensive transitional justice after 14 years of conflict.
WHO:Damascus court; Bashar Assad and other high-ranking members of the Assad regime
WHAT:Sentenced Bashar Assad and other high-ranking regime members to death in absentia
WHEN:Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
WHERE:Damascus, Syria
WHY:The sentencing was for crimes against Syrians committed by the Assad regime.
