Published August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated August 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
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A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. Assad is currently exiled in Russia.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Fox News.
