Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad's Cousin to Death for War Crimes

The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus convicted Wassim al-Assad on August 18, 2026, after testimony detailed his role in civilian killings in Homs and eastern Ghouta, plus ties to militias behind massacres like al-Mlaiha.

The ruling orders asset confiscation, account freezes, and victim compensation, with an appeal possible and more prosecutions planned.

This high-profile case marks a push for accountability in post-2024 Syria, attended by transitional justice officials and global observers.

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