Assad is currently living in Russia with his family

Assad’s brother and cousin also got death sentences.

Today (11), a Syrian court handed down a death sentence to former dictator Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher, both in absentia, meaning they were not present for the trial.

The Assad family fled to Russia during the December 2024 opposition offensive that took power over Damascus, ending 53 years of hereditary rule.

Assad’s cousin Atef Najib attended the trial in a cage and was also sentenced to death.

Euronews reported:

“A Syrian court sentenced on Tuesday ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year war that left about half a million people dead and millions displaced.

[…] Bashar and Maher Al-Assad fled to Russia after opposition fighters led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa marched into Damascus in December 2024, effectively ending the war in the country.”

Watch: in a cage, Assad’s cousin hears his sentencing.

The Telegraph reported:

“Syria is now under the control of Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group in a lightning string of victories from the north towards Damascus.

Mr al-Sharaa is a former al-Qaeda militant who spent time in US military detention in Iraq and allegedly had links to Islamic State.

[…] The new president has the strong support of Donald Trump, with whom he has a good rapport.

The US president has lifted some financial sanctions against the devastated Arab state and tried to encourage inward investment.”

Read more:

Unconfirmed Reports Say Ousted Syrian Leader Bashar Al-Assad May Have Been Poisoned in Moscow in an Assassination Attempt

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