In a landmark ruling, a German court has handed down death sentences to three high-ranking members of the Syrian regime: former President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and cousin Atef Najib. The ruling marks a significant escalation in the pursuit of justice for atrocities committed during the Syrian Civil War. The trio is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including the murder of thousands of civilians and the use of chemical warfare. This development comes as a major blow to the Assad regime, which has long been accused of human rights abuses and war crimes, and raises questions about the potential implications for the former president's future.
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
