Summary
A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad, his brother Maher, and their cousin Atef Najib to death in a trial held without Assad present. They were charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s long civil war that caused about 500,000 deaths.
Key Facts
- The court sentenced Assad, his brother Maher, and cousin Atef Najib to death.
- The charges include crimes against humanity and war crimes during the 14-year Syrian conflict.
- The war resulted in around half a million deaths.
- Atef Najib was held responsible for leading a violent crackdown in Daraa province, which triggered the uprising.
- Najib appeared in court in a prisoner’s uniform inside a cage during the sentencing.
- Assad and Maher Assad fled to Russia in December 2014 after rebels entered Damascus.
- Najib was later detained and became one of the highest-ranking officials tried in the case.
- Najib was a brigadier general and headed the Political Security Branch in Daraa in 2011.
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