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Former Syrian grand mufti receives life sentence over Assad-era role

A former grand mufti has reportedly been sentenced to life imprisonment in Syria for involvement as a religious enabler during the Assad era.

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The sentence signals continued post-Assad accountability efforts and could deepen political tensions over transitional justice.

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  1. Arab News | Former grand mufti's life sentence shows how far Syria will pursue Assad-era religious enablers ↗arabnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

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