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Syrian court sentences Wissam Assad to death
The Syrian court has issued a death sentence against Wassem al-Assad, cousin of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad, after being convicted of murder, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including causing the death and torture of civilians during the conflict that began in 2011. The sentence follows public trials held since April 2026, as part of transitional authorities' efforts to hold former officials accountable for the atrocities committed. This marks a step toward achieving justice after years of conflict that has resulted in the death of over half a million people. Wassem al-Assad had previously been listed on sanctions lists by the United States, Europe, and other countries due to allegations related to captagon trafficking and support for the former regime. The verdict is subject to appeal before the Court of Cassation, and he was previously detained in June 2025 at the Syrian-Lebanese border.
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