Maher
Coverage of Maher in the Nexus archive.
- Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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.
- Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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.
- Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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.