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Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus

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A Syrian court has sentenced Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, a former grand mufti who served under ex-President Bashar Assad, to life in prison for inciting violence and justifying murder. The conviction is part of a trial targeting officials linked to Assad's rule. Hassoun held the position of grand mufti from 2005 until it was abolished in 2021. He was an outspoken supporter of the government during his tenure.

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Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, a former Islamic leader and Assad loyalist, has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in Damascus. The conviction is for inciting violence and justifying murder. Hassoun had held the position of grand mufti from 2005 to 2021, when it was abolished. As grand mufti, he was vocal in his support for the policies of former President Bashar Assad. This is another trial of officials affiliated with Assad's rule, which has been ongoing in Syria.

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A former Islamic religious leader was sentenced to life in prison on Monday in the latest Syrian court trial of officials affiliated with the rule of ex-President Bashar Assad. asserted

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Former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, an Assad loyalist who was vocally in support of the government’s policies, was convicted of inciting violence and justifying murder. asserted

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He held the position of mufti from 2005 to 2021, when the position was abolished. asserted

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Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus

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