Assad and Najib Sentenced to Death | Roanoke News

In a historic verdict, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death in absentia for orchestrating the brutal crackdown that ignited the Syrian civil war. The ruling, delivered August 11th, marks a chilling reckoning for those responsible for the violence that began in Daraa — where Najib, once a brigadier general leading the Political Security Branch, first unleashed state terror. While Assad fled to Russia in 2014, Najib was captured and became one of the highest-ranking officials ever brought to trial. This legal milestone underscores the enduring consequences of Syria’s decade-long conflict, as justice slowly catches up with its architects. 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/0afb70629c4737fe