The ruling also includes Maher al-Assad and eight defendants total over murder, torture and crimes against humanity.
Earlier: Syrian court gives Assad death sentence in absentia over war crimesSeries: Bashar Al Assad · Death Sentence Case · 2 chapters since Aug 11What's new: Civilian facilities at both sites will go back to Damascus while the two bases shift to joint training centers.
Damascus says any deal could pave the way to broader peace while preserving Syria's claim to the Golan Heights.
What’s new: Lawmakers elected Abdul Halim al-Awak as speaker as the chamber begins a 30-month term under interim rules.
Macron continued the trip and met Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss Syria's reconstruction after the blasts.
What’s new: The blasts hit near Macron’s hotel after his motorcade left, underscoring the security risks facing Syria’s new authorities.