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Assad sentenced to death

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for war crimes. The former leader currently resides in Russia under political asylum.

Where they agreeA Syrian court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes.

Where they differWestern media reports the sentencing as a matter of justice, while Middle Eastern outlets focus on fact-checking rumors regarding Russian citizenship and diplomatic reactions.

Key playersBashar al-Assad (Former President) · Maher al-Assad (Former Commander) · Atef Najib (Former Official) · Fakhareddine al-Aryan (Judge)

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A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The sentences follow the collapse of the Assad government 20 months ago.

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