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Damascus Court Condemns Assad to Death in Absentia for Crimes Against Humanity

A Damascus criminal court has sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia following his conviction on charges of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention, and crimes against humanity.

By Aisyah Razak · 11 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Iran's President Demands International Legal Recourse for Infrastructure Damage

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has demanded international legal action against the United States over damage inflicted on Iran's transport and logistics infrastructure during recent military strikes, characterizing the attacks as war crimes.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Damascus Court Condemns Assad to Death in Absentia for Crimes Against Humanity

Iran's President Demands International Legal Recourse for Infrastructure Damage

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