Syrian Network Director on Hassoun Ruling

The Damascus Criminal Court has sentenced former Mufti Ahmed Badr El-Din Hassoun to life imprisonment on charges related to incitement to violence and justifying killings. He was also convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including supporting the use of barrel bombs and backing military operations, during his tenure as Mufti. His statements and positions, linked to the practices of the Syrian regime, played a role in these charges. This verdict marks an important step in the process of holding accountable those responsible for violations, emphasizing that responsibility extends to those who used religious or official platforms to justify violence, not solely based on religious or sectarian affiliation. The court ordered the confiscation of Hassoun's assets, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights contributing evidence. The ruling also highlights the need for it to be followed by comprehensive transitional justice measures that ensure victims' rights are upheld and that all those who colluded or contributed to the regime's crimes are held accountable.

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