Syrian court sentences former Mufti Hassoun to life
The Syrian judiciary has issued life sentences to former Grand Mufti Ahmed Badr Al-Din Hassoun, accusing him of inciting sectarian strife and abusing his position during Bashar Al-Assad's rule. He faced charges related to an attack aimed at provoking civil war, incitation to murder, deliberate involvement in killings, and stirring sectarian and racial tensions. The verdict was handed down after his detention in March 2025, when he was attempting to leave the country. This marks the first conviction of a religious figure in trials of individuals linked to the previous regime, who are also accused of war crimes and corruption. Human rights organizations like Human Rights Watch oppose the use of the death penalty and advocate for justice to be served through fair and transparent processes.
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