Bashar Al-Assad, Syria’s ex-president, sentenced to death for crimes against humanityThe ruling against Assad is the first under the transitional authorities who this year began trying figures from the former government, both in person and in absentia. Share Share Article FacebookWhatsAppXEmailTelegramLinkedin https://www.india.com/news/world/bashar-al-assad-syrias-ex-president-sentenced-to-death-for-crimes-against-humanity-8498737/ CopyBashar Al-AssadNew Delhi: Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s ex-president, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court. This comes after a conviction over charges related to “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” during the country’s civil war. The ruling against Assad is the first under the transitional authorities who this year began trying figures from the former government, both in person and in absentia. His brother has also been awarded the death sentence.