Syrian authorities issue arrest warrant for former President Bashar al-Assad

Syrian authorities have issued an arrest warrant in absentia for former President Bashar al-Assad, charging him with premeditated murder, torture resulting in death, and deprivation of liberty. These charges are linked to events that occurred in Daraa in 2011. The warrant facilitates the potential circulation of the order through Interpol.

This development marks a significant escalation in legal actions against Assad, who has been in power since 2000. The events in Daraa were pivotal in sparking the Syrian civil war, which has led to widespread violence and humanitarian crises across the country.

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