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Arrest warrant for Bashar Assad shows Syrian courts’ accountability, but can it be enforced?
Arrest Warrant for Bashar Assad Shows Syrian Courts’ Accountability, But Can It Be Enforced?
Since the start of widespread protests in 2011, Bashar Assad’s name has been tied to numerous violations and international accusations. The Syrian leader has faced mounting scrutiny as allegations of human rights abuses and war crimes have come to light over the years.
Assad poster burns in Syria (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X)
By RIZIK ALABI / THE MEDIA LINE