Assad Brothers Face Death Sentences | Philadelphia News

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

A Syrian court has delivered historic death sentences in absentia to former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher, marking the first time top regime figures face such charges since their rule ended — though both now live in Russia under asylum. Six others received similar verdicts, but the most significant moment came when Assad’s cousin Atef Najib, a key architect of the crackdown that sparked the civil war, was sentenced while in custody — standing behind bars as the judge read the ruling. While many Syrians view these trials as long-overdue justice, human rights groups warn of…