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Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
Ahmad Hassoun, a figure described as Assad's 'barrel bomb mufti' and close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime, faces a court verdict in Damascus.
Why it matters
The trial of a regime-linked figure may signal accountability efforts in post-Assad Syria, though the outcome and charges remain unclear.
What's unclear
- What specific charges is Hassoun facing?
- What is the expected verdict or timeline?
- What role did Hassoun play in barrel bomb attacks?
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