Syrians celebrate landmark verdict as court sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia
World News Crowds gathered outside a Damascus courthouse on Tuesday after a Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and former security chief Atef Najib to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria's 14-year conflict.
Today is a historic day; today marks a victory of right against injustice, victory of the Syrian people against the ousted regime.
Adnan al-Masalmeh, Attorney for Victims' Families: "Today is the day of justice for all the wounded, martyrs, detainees and Syrians who were unjustly forced to leave their country.
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