Assad and Cousin Sentenced in Absentia | San Antonio News

In a shocking legal move, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his cousin Atef Najib—once a high-ranking security official—have both been sentenced to death in absentia. Najib, who oversaw security in Daraa during the 2011 uprising, was present at his sentencing, standing in a cage, while Assad fled Syria in 2014 and now resides in Russia. This historic verdict underscores the mounting legal consequences for those responsible for igniting and prolonging Syria’s devastating civil war. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77eed7ada3fbc1e7