Syrian court
Coverage of Syrian court 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 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.
- 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.
- Syrian court sentences Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes
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.