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Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus

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A Damascus court sentenced former Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun to life in prison on Monday. Hassoun, a prominent religious leader who served under the administration of former President Bashar Assad, was convicted as part of a series of legal proceedings targeting officials associated with the previous regime.

The sentencing marks a notable development in the ongoing judicial efforts within Syria to address figures linked to the Assad era. Hassoun was widely recognized as a loyalist during his tenure, and his conviction represents the latest high-profile trial involving members of the former government structure.

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