A former top Muslim cleric in Syria, Ahmed Hassoun, has been sentenced to life in prison for inciting civil war and complicity in killings. Once grand mufti for 16 years, his religious office allegedly provided cover for regime atrocities, including barrel bomb attacks on civilians. Accused of encouraging violence, supporting the Assad regime through speeches and media, and accepting bribes to free detainees, Hassoun denied the charges but was convicted on multiple counts. His sentencing follows other high-profile convictions, including a death sentence in absentia for President Bashar al-Assad. Meanwhile, the U.S. removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, signaling a shift toward regional stability.
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