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شبكة شام الإخبارية
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Death sentences for Bashar Assad and Atef Naguib
The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus issued death sentences against Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najeeb, and several former officials of the Assad regime, following their conviction for crimes related to the killing and torture of Syrians, particularly during the protests in Daraa. The rulings were based on the Syrian Penal Code, which permits the death penalty in cases of intentional homicide and crimes with aggravating circumstances. The court justified holding Bashar al-Assad responsible as the Supreme Commander of the Army and the decision-maker responsible for authorizing the use of excessive force and internationally banned weapons against protesters. It also considered the responsibility of leaders for crimes committed by their subordinates, activating the national judiciary's powers to pursue war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court emphasized that the rulings are final and subject to appeal. These trials are part of the transitional justice process aimed at holding criminals accountable, including measures to pursue fugitives through Interpol and extradite them.
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