Syria: First death sentence for Bashar Assad and brother
The Syrian court issued a verdict of amnesty in absentia against former President Bashar al-Assad, after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Syrian conflict since 2011, including intentional killings, torture, and arbitrary detention. It also sentenced in person Atef Naji, the former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, who was proven to be involved in suppressing protesters, including the Omari Mosque massacre, and held directly responsible for arrests, killings, and torture in the province. The court decided to pursue Assad and his brother Maher internationally. These rulings are part of efforts to hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations during the conflict.
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