Syria sentences Assad-era top Muslim cleric to life in prison

Muslim cleric Ahmad Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting sectarian violence and justifying murder. He is the latest Syrian official aligned with ousted President Bashar Assad to face trial.

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Syria sentences Assad-era top Muslim cleric to life in prison

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