Correction: Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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View in Browser Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his brother have been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes August 11, 2026 Assad and his brother Maher fled to Russia after insurgents marched into Damascus in December 2024. An earlier version of this email erroneously stated that Bashar and Maher Assad fled to Russia following the collapse of their government in December 2014. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.