Bashar Al-Assad was convicted over charges related to "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity" during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead
Damascus: Former president and ousted dictator of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, and Atef Najib, the former head of political security in the southern province of Deraa, were sentenced to death by a criminal court in Damascus on Tuesday.
Bashar Al-Assad was convicted over charges related to "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity" during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. His younger brother, Maher al-Assad, former leader in the Syrian military, has also been awarded the death sentence.
Fall of Assad government
In December 2024, Assad fled Damascus and flew to Moscow after his government collapsed after a strong wave of anti-regime forces.
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