Fourth Criminal Court

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia for Syrian War Crimes

August 17, 2026 by Omar El Sayed - World Editor

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s 14-year civil war. … Read More

Who is Atef Najib, former Syrian official sentenced to death with al-Assad

August 11, 2026 by Omar El Sayed - World Editor

A Syrian court in Damascus sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher, and former security official Atef Najib to death on August 11, 2026. The rulings mark the judiciary’s … Read More