Syria court sentences former grand mufti Ahmad Hassoun to life in prison
A court in Damascus has sentenced former Syrian grand mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun to life in prison over crimes linked to the country's nearly 14-year war. The ruling was issued by the Fourth Criminal Court on Monday. The court found him guilty of inciting violence, justifying killings and abusing his office.Hassoun was a senior Muslim religious official during the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. He served as Syria's grand mufti from 2005 to 2021, making him one of the most prominent religious figures associated with the former state leadership. According to the court case, he was arrested at Damascus... [Continue Reading]
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