Former Grand Mufti Sentenced to Life in Prison by Damascus Court
Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun was sentenced to life in prison on charges of inciting violence and justifying murder.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 6:07 a.m. ET
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Aug 24, 2026, 6:15 a.m. ET
Damascus court sentences former grand mufti to life in prison
A court in Damascus has sentenced Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, the former grand mufti of Syria, to life in prison, the Winnipeg Free Press reported on August 24, 2026.
Hassoun was convicted on charges of inciting violence and justifying murder, according to the report. The sentence was announced on that date.
Aug 24, 2026, 6:09 a.m. ET
Damascus court sentences former grand mufti to life in prison
A court in Damascus has sentenced Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, Syria's former grand mufti, to life in prison, according to the Winnipeg Free Press. The sentence was handed down on August 24, 2026, on charges of inciting violence and justifying murder.
Hassoun served as grand mufti during the era of President Bashar al-Assad. The court's decision follows his conviction on the charges, which were reported by the Winnipeg Free Press.
Aug 24, 2026, 6:07 a.m. ETFirst report
Damascus court sentences former grand mufti to life in prison
A court in Damascus has sentenced Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, Syria's former grand mufti, to life in prison, according to the Winnipeg Free Press. The sentence was announced on August 24, 2026.
Hassoun was convicted on charges of inciting violence and justifying murder, the outlet reported. The court's decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to the era of former President Bashar al-Assad.
The case remains open, and further developments may follow.
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