Damascus court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death
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A Damascus court sentenced Wassim al-Assad to death on Tuesday after convicting him of premeditated murder and torture. The Fourth Criminal Court's ruling follows last week's death sentences for Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher and cousin Atef Najib.
Key Facts
- The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus issued the ruling on Tuesday.
- Wassim al-Assad is a cousin of ousted Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad.
- Last week, the Damascus court sentenced Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib to death over crimes including murder, torture and crimes against humanity.
The Conviction
The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus issued the ruling on Tuesday. Wassim al-Assad was found guilty of crimes including premeditated murder and torture. He is a cousin of ousted Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad.
War Crimes Accountability
The ruling is the latest against former Assad regime figures accused of crimes during Syria's nearly 14-year war. Last week, the Damascus court sentenced Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib to death. The charges against the three men included murder, torture and crimes against humanity.
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Damascus court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death
