Syria: Ex-Mufti Hassoun gets life
The Damascus Criminal Court sentenced former Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun to life imprisonment on charges related to war crimes and crimes against humanity, including inciting a civil war and providing financial support to the "Quds Brigade" loyal to the regime. His trial began in June 2023 after his arrest in March 2025 while attempting to leave Syria. He faced accusations of inciting violence, justifying the killing of civilians, and abusing his position to support military factions loyal to the regime.
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