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A Syrian court has sentenced Assad-era grand mufti Ahmed Badreddin Hassoun to life in prison. Separately, five opposition mayors in Turkey have been sentenced to long prison terms in cases that critics describe as politically motivated.
A court in Damascus has sentenced a former ruler, who fled to Moscow, to death in absentia for crimes, marking a new chapter after over five decades of his family's firm rule in Syria.
A Syrian court has sentenced the former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, finding him guilty of murder, torture, and crimes against humanity.
A Syrian court has conducted the first hearing in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, with analysts stating such trials are integral for Syria to move on from civil war atrocities.
A Syrian court in Damascus has commenced the first public trial against officials from the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The proceedings target Assad-era figures, including a relative of the ousted president.
Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to death in Syria for crimes against humanity. This verdict comes after he was previously convicted in Austria and subsequently fled to Syria.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court, raising questions about transitional justice in Syria while he remains a protected guest in Russia.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court. The sentence was handed down for atrocities committed during his rule.
A Syrian court has commenced legal proceedings against President Bashar al-Assad and his allies. This development marks a significant legal challenge within Syria's ongoing political landscape.
A Syrian court has begun legal proceedings against President Assad and his allies. This development marks a significant legal challenge within the ongoing Syrian conflict.
A Syrian court has handed down a death sentence to Waseem Al Assad, a cousin of the former president, on unspecified charges.
A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for killings and torture, including crimes against humanity. The ruling has been met with celebrations by some Syrians, who view it as a step towards justice.
A Syrian court has commenced proceedings against individuals responsible for crimes committed under Bashar al-Assad's regime, specifically targeting those involved in torture.
A Syrian court has begun the trial of former security official Atif Najib, a prominent figure from the Assad era, marking a significant legal development.