- Bashar al-Assad has been ousted as Syria's ruler, with Ahmed al-Sharaa taking the presidency amid widespread protests in Damascus and Idlib.
- The former government of Syria, including Bashar al-Assad, is facing international charges.
Investigations into chemical attacks and torture under the Assad regime continue amid military movements near Damascus.
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Updated Sep 17
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Investigations into chemical attacks and torture under the Assad regime continue amid military movements near Damascus.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A court in Damascus has sentenced Bashar al-Assad.Sub-event
Institute studies chemical attacks; Rapp comments on torture as regime faces international charges.1 source
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Bashar al-Assad
President of Syrian Arab Republic from 2000 to 2024
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Syria
country in West Asia
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