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Syrian court sentences Assad cousin to death for war crimes

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A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of President Bashar al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity. The conviction stems from his involvement in atrocities during the country's civil war, including multiple murders and acts of torture. Wassim al-Assad was found to have led armed groups responsible for deadly attacks near Damascus. AI

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Syrian court sentences Assad cousin to death for war crimes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Syrian court sentences detained Assad cousin to death for crimes against humanity

    A Syrian court on Tuesday handed a death sentence to Wassim al-Assad who appeared in the dock, a cousin of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad who was himself sentenced to death in absentia last week. The 46-year-old relative of Assad was convicted over atrocities committed under the…

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