Syrian civil war7 days agoSyria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prisonAhmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.7 days ago20 Aug 2026Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first timeLebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.20 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentiaThe ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.11 Aug 20267 Aug 2026The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hidingHow we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria. 7 Aug 20266 Jul 2026Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian courtTwo former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad6 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.3 Jul 202629 Apr 2026Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victimsThere were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.29 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrestedAmjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.24 Apr 202610 Mar 2026Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time. 10 Mar 2026...
