Syrian Court Hands Death Sentences to Assad Regime | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar Assad, his brother Maher, and cousin Atef Najib to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity — the first such verdict against Assad’s inner circle since his family lost power. Najib, who stood in court during sentencing, can appeal, while Assad and Maher remain in Russia under asylum. The ruling, hailed by many Syrians as a long-overdue step toward justice, comes amid calls for Moscow to extradite the fugitives. Human Rights Watch applauds accountability but warns that true justice demands systemic reform — not just punishment. Listen in…