Former Syrian Mufti Ahmad Hassoun gets life sentence
The former Syrian Grand Mufti, Ahmed Hossain, was tried on charges of inciting violence, justifying killing, and abusing his position. The Damascus Criminal Court sentenced him to life imprisonment. The charges include exploiting his official positions to support the regime, interfering in military and political affairs, as well as making statements that incited violence and fueled unrest in regions outside the regime's control. He is also accused of endorsing war crimes committed by officers and militias, alongside supporting Russian and Iranian interventions in Syria. This trial is part of transitional justice efforts to hold accountable those responsible for violations and war crimes in Syria.
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