- 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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What happened
Investigations into chemical attacks and torture under the Assad regime continue amid military movements near Damascus.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
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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Stephen Rapp
American politician
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