Al Assad's Shadow: What a Syrian Death Sentence Reveals About Justice in Wartime The news from Damascus yesterday was a stark reminder that, even in the midst of conflict and chaos, there are consequences for those who wield power and perpetrate violence.
The Fourth Criminal Court in Syria handed down a death sentence to Wassim al Assad, cousin of ousted President Bashar al Assad, on charges including premeditated murder and torture.
The court found him guilty on multiple counts related to his alleged role in leading irregular armed groups and participating in military operations that targeted civilian areas during Syria's nearly 14 year war.