A Damascus court sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death for war crimes and abuse of power. Both men fled to Russia and received asylum before trial.
Why it mattersFor the first time, Syria's courts are punishing former leaders for mass abuse. This shows the regime change is permanent. Justice can now happen at home instead of only through exile.
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