Syria court sentences former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun to life in prison
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The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus sentenced Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, Syria's grand mufti from 2005 to 2021, to life in prison on Monday. Hassoun was convicted of inciting violence, justifying killings, and abusing his office during the nearly 14-year war. He was arrested at Damascus airport in March 2025 and his trial began on June 25.
Key Facts
- The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus issued the life sentence on Monday.
- Hassoun served as Syria's grand mufti from 2005 to 2021.
- He was arrested at Damascus airport in March 2025 after emerging from hiding a month earlier.
- His trial began on June 25.
Conviction and Sentence
The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus found Hassoun guilty of inciting violence, justifying killings, and abusing his office. The court sentenced him to life in prison on Monday. Hassoun was Syria's grand mufti from 2005 to 2021.
Arrest and Trial Timeline
Hassoun was arrested at Damascus airport in March 2025. He had emerged from hiding a month earlier. His trial began on June 25.
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Syria court sentences former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun to life in prison
