Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
TL;DR
- Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death.
- The sentencing was done in absentia.
- The charges include crimes against humanity and war crimes.
- The sentences are related to Syria's 14-year conflict.
- The conflict has caused about half a million deaths.