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Assad-era’s grand mufti sentenced to lifein prison by court in Damascus

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

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The Hindu24 Aug 2026, 04:47 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld
Assad-era’s grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus

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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

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Source: The Hindu. Published 24 Aug 2026, 04:47 pm.

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