The Public Prosecution in Damascus demands the death penalty for Waseem al-Assad. The Public Prosecution in Damascus demands the death penalty for Waseem al-Assad.
The Public Prosecution in Damascus demanded the death penalty against Wassim al-Assad, the cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad, during the third session of his trial before the Fourth Criminal Court.
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Today, Wednesday, the Public Prosecution in Damascus demanded the death penalty against the defendant, Wassim al-Assad, during his third trial session before the Fourth Criminal Court, as part of a series of trials against those accused of committing crimes during the time of the deposed regime.
On June 21, 2025, the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of Wassim al-Assad on the Syrian-Lebanese border in a security operation in cooperation with the General Intelligence Service. He is a cousin of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
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On the other hand, the defendant, Waseem al-Assad, and his defense team renewed their denial of the charges, while pleading for “mercy and justice,” according to what the National Authority stated in a statement.
Wassim al-Assad appeared for the first time before the Syrian judiciary on June 24.
Statements
“Evidence and testimonies proving the defendant’s involvement in crimes of premeditated murder, drug trafficking, and attacks on the safety of the nation and civil peace.”
“It is execution. On the other hand, the defendant, Waseem al-Assad, and his defense team renewed their denial of the charges, with a plea.
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Wassim al-Assad appeared for the first time before the Syrian judiciary on June 24.
The Public Prosecution in Damascus demands the death penalty for Waseem al-Assad.
The Public Prosecution in Damascus demands the death penalty for Waseem al-Assad.
The prosecution’s request - according to what was announced by the National Authority for Transitional Justice - was based on “evidence and testimonies proving the defendant’s involvement in crimes of premeditated murder, drug trafficking, and attacks on the safety of the nation and civil peace,” demanding the imposition of the “maximum punishment,” which is death.
On the other hand, the defendant, Waseem al-Assad, and his defense team renewed their denial of the charges, while pleading for “mercy and justice,” according to what the National Authority stated in a statement.
On the other hand, the defendant, Waseem al-Assad, and his defense team renewed their denial of the charges, while pleading for “mercy and justice,” according to what the National Authority stated in a statement.
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Today, Wednesday, the Public Prosecution in Damascus demanded the death penalty against the defendant, Wassim al-Assad, during his third trial session before the Fourth Criminal Court, as part of a series of trials against those accused of committing crimes during the time of the deposed regime.
On June 21, 2025, the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of Wassim al-Assad on the Syrian-Lebanese border in a security operation in cooperation with the General Intelligence Service. He is a cousin of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
The prosecution requests the death penalty for Waseem al-Assad News | Al Jazeera Net Skip links Go to content Live broadcast Registration Navigation menu News Show more Arabic
On the other hand, the accused Waseem al-Assad and his defense team renewed their denial of the charges, while pleading for “mercy and justice,” according to what the National Authority stated in a statement.
Wassim al-Assad appeared for the first time before the Syrian judiciary on June 24
The Public Prosecution in Damascus demands the death penalty for Waseem al-Assad
