Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia. The ruling follows accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria's 14-year conflict. This prolonged period of violence resulted in approximately half a million deaths. The judicial decision targets the former leader and his sibling for their roles in the atrocities perpetrated throughout the conflict, marking a significant legal development regarding the former administration's actions.