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Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The conflict in Syria has led to around 500,000 fatalities over the past 14 years.

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A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia. The court found them guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria's 14-year conflict, which has resulted in approximately 500,000 deaths.

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