Life sentence for Assad supporter Ahmad Hassoun
The article pertains to the trial of Ahmed Badr al-Din Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of Syria. He was sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of inciting civil war, sectarianism, incitement to murder, and fostering sectarian and racial tensions. This trial is part of the justice measures undertaken by the transitional authorities since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, aimed at holding former officials accountable for abuses that occurred since the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011. Hassoun, who was close to Assad and was known by the nickname "The Mufti of Barrel Bombs," was detained in March 2025 while attempting to leave Syria. He was tried in court as a prominent figure of the Assad regime. The verdict also includes the confiscation of his property, both real estate and movable assets, with the right to appeal. This is the first judgment against a religious figure in the proceedings against regime figures.
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