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A Sentence in Damascus and An Accused in Moscow: The Limits of Syria’s First Attempt at Accountability

Bashar Al-Assad's in absentia conviction represents a milestone in Syria's justice system, but the trial was plagued by glaring problems.

A Sentence in Damascus and An Accused in Moscow: The Limits of Syria’s First Attempt at Accountability

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Bashar Al-Assad's in absentia conviction represents a milestone in Syria's justice system, but the trial was plagued by glaring problems.

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Bashar Al-Assad's in absentia conviction represents a milestone in Syria's justice system, but the trial was plagued by glaring problems.

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