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Assad's Treaty Risks Imprisonment
The investigation shows that the Damascus Court convicted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of murder, torture, and arbitrary detention, and issued a verdict against him in absentia. However, he currently resides in Russia. Syria and Russia signed an extradition treaty in 2022, which was ratified by Assad. The treaty allows for the extradition of wanted persons, including for crimes committed before the treaty was signed, provided certain legal conditions are met, such as the act being criminalized and punishable by imprisonment or more. Nonetheless, Russia can refuse extradition if it considers the crime warrants the death penalty; however, Damascus can issue a guarantee not to carry out the sentence, along with assurances regarding Assad’s safety. The documents highlight that the treaty grants Moscow political and legal leeway to reject extradition requests, and it also allows for the possibility of re-trial if Assad is extradited. This reflects complex diplomatic negotiations, making the future of his extradition dependent on political developments and legal sanctions.
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