Justice Served: Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death for War Crimes
A Syrian court has handed down a death sentence in absentia to former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for his involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war. Assad, who fled to Moscow with his family as Islamist-led forces approached Damascus in December 2024, is the first high-profile figure from the former government to be convicted by the transitional authorities. This marks a significant development in holding accountable those responsible for atrocities committed during the conflict.