Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib Sentenced to Death in Syria, Al Jazeera Reports

According to Al Jazeera, Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib were sentenced to death on August 11, 2026, in what the outlet described as a landmark trial in Syria.

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Published Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 8:40 am AEST 2 min read

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