Syria Court Sentences Assad to Death, Complicating Ties with Russia
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Syria Court Sentences Assad to Death, Complicating Ties with Russia

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A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, a decision that introduces new strain into the recently improved relationship between Syria and Russia. According to reports, Assad secretly fled Damascus the night rebels seized the city, taking refuge in Moscow with his family where he remains closely guarded. Syrians gathered to celebrate the court’s verdict.

The sentencing occurs as Russia seeks to solidify its relationship with the Syrian government. No right-leaning sources reported on this development. The move tests a revamped relationship between Syria and Russia, given Assad's continued presence in Moscow under Russian protection. The circumstances of his flight and ongoing security arrangements remain unaddressed by available reports.

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