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Ahmad Hassoun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Syria
Syria's former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun has been sentenced to life imprisonment for "inciting civil war," according to reports. A mufti is a Sunni Muslim religious jurist specializing in Islamic law who issues legal rulings called "fatwas." Hassoun was widely known for his close association with ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, frequently appearing by his side at religious events. His conviction marks a significant development in accountability proceedings following the collapse of Assad's regime.