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Former Syrian leader Assad sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's civil war. Six of his closest aides were also handed death sentences.

Former Syrian leader Assad sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes

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