Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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On Tuesday, August 11, a Syrian court sentenced ousted former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. The trial convicted him of committing atrocities, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during Syria's nearly 14-year civil war.
This legal action represents the first conviction against Assad since he was ousted from power. Following his fall, Assad fled Damascus and relocated to Moscow, the capital of Russia.
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France 24 (FR)Focuses on the timeline of atrocities during the 14-year civil war.
MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana) (GH)Highlights his ousted dictator status and flight to Moscow.
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