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Syria· DamascusWasim al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's cousin, sentenced to death in Syria
Reports indicate that Wasim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to death, with the verdict subject to appeal to the Court of Cassation for a final ruling.
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Wasim al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's cousin, sentenced to death
First report 6h agoLast update 5h agoWasim al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's cousin, has been sentenced to death, with the case to be referred to the Court of Cassation for a final decision.
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