Assad Sentenced as Justice Returns | Ireland News

Syrian courts have sentenced former dictator Bashar al-Assad to death for premeditated murder, torture, and crimes against humanity — including the deaths of children and the crackdown that ignited the 14-year civil war. His cousin Atef Najib, responsible for the brutal 2011 Daraa crackdown, also received a death sentence, with one month to appeal. The verdict, met with cheers in Damascus, signals a historic moment of accountability — even as Assad’s brother Maher, also in exile, faces no extradition. Meanwhile, Lebanon becomes the first Arab nation to abolish the death penalty, ending executions and freeing 85 on death row — a powerful symbol of regional shifts toward democracy and justice. 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/1434d5201a21be4c