Syria has issued an arrest warrant for former President Bashar Al-Assad. The charges against him include premeditated murder, torture resulting in death, and deprivation of liberty.
This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing legal and political challenges facing Assad, who has been in power since 2000. The warrant comes amid ongoing scrutiny of his regime"s actions during the Syrian civil war, which has resulted in widespread allegations of human rights abuses.
For more information on related coverage, see recent developments in political accountability.
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