Bashar Assad

Syrian state TV reported that Israeli airstrikes hit the runway of the Abu Duhur airbase in northwest Syria, causing material damage but incurring no casualties after eight strikes were made. Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in December 2024, tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria have been increasing. The facility was reportedly being rehabilitated by Turkey, a main backer of Syria’s government.

A Syrian court in Damascus sentenced Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict. Additionally, Atef Najib was sentenced alongside them. The sentences were pronounced at the Fourth Criminal Court.

A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during Syria’s 14-year conflict. Also sentenced was Atef Najib, described as a former army brigadier general who led the crackdown in Daraa province. Both Assad and his brother fled to Russia after insurgents marched into Damascus.

A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during Syria’s 14-year conflict. Atef Najib, Assad’s cousin, was also sentenced to death in the same case for leading a crackdown in Daraa province. Amid tight security, Najib stood inside a cage as the judge read the sentence, following Assad and his brother's flight to Russia.

A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia. The charges include crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict. This conflict resulted in about half a million people dying.

A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict. Atef Najib was also sentenced to death after being found responsible for leading a crackdown in Daraa, which fueled the uprising and civil war. The article noted that Bashar Assad and his brother fled to Russia.

A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia. The sentencing was handed down for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The report specified that the location of the event was Damascus, Syria.

Syria’s new parliament held its first session since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad, with two-thirds of its 210 members elected through electoral colleges and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The parliament aims to draft new laws and prepare for future elections during its 30-month term, with Abdul Hamid al-Awak elected as speaker.

Syria's newly elected parliament held its first session following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad. The session marks a significant political development in the country since his removal.

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has reinstated Syria’s voting rights, citing its cooperation in destroying hidden chemical munitions. This decision follows a five-year suspension due to Syria’s past use of toxic gas and recent actions to dismantle remaining weapons under new leadership, including President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The U.S. also recently removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker was released on bail after surrendering to authorities and facing charges of belonging to an armed group and involvement in 2013 clashes between Sunni militants and the Lebanese army near Sidon. His retrial is ongoing as part of a continuing investigation into the incidents.

Emmanuel Macron visited Syria, becoming the first EU leader to do so since Bashar Assad's fall and Ahmed al-Sharaa's rise as president. The visit occurred 18 months after Assad's downfall.

A Vienna court convicted two former Syrian security officials for torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime. The officials included a former intelligence chief in Raqqa.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, becoming the first Western leader to do so since former President Bashar Assad's 2024 ouster. The visit follows Macron's May 2025 meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris, during which he pledged to advocate for lifting sanctions on Syria, most of which have already been removed. Macron will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and be accompanied by French investors.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria, becoming the first Western leader to do so since former President Bashar Assad's ouster in 2024. Macron previously hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris in May 2025 and pledged to advocate for lifting sanctions on Syria. The visit coincides with Macron's attendance at a NATO summit in Ankara.