A Syrian court handed down death sentences to two former regime supporters for inciting violence. The court also punished current security forces for revenge killings.
A Syrian court recently issued death sentences to two men. These individuals supported the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The court blamed them for starting an uprising last year.
Meanwhile, the Military Criminal Court in Aleppo delivered harsh punishments to current security forces. These officers faced charges for killing hundreds of civilians. The victims belonged to the Alawite religious minority.
The state news agency reported the death sentences for Al-Waddah Ismail and Maher Ali. The court found them guilty of starting sectarian fights. They also led armed groups against public forces.
Also, the court sentenced Maher Othman to 12 years in prison. Officials did not immediately list the specific charges for his case. These rulings follow a large investigation into violence from March 2025.
Next, the court sentenced Mohammed Bakour to 20 years in prison. He served in the current government's 82nd Division. The judges convicted him of intentional murder.
Furthermore, the court gave Ammar Abdul Aal a three-year sentence for torture. It cleared two other men of all charges. These cases involve attacks in Syria's coastal regions.
After that, the government committee identified nearly 300 suspects. The violence left over 1,400 people dead. Most of the victims were civilians in Alawite areas.
In addition, investigators documented many serious crimes. These included looting and the burning of homes. Pro-Assad fighters also killed over 200 government security personnel.
Finally, the government sent 200,000 soldiers to stop the uprising. These forces allegedly carried out revenge killings against civilians. This marks the first time officials have prosecuted government-linked personnel for such violence.