French Court Validates Arrest Warrant for Syrian President Assad

Historic ruling denies Assad immunity, upholds charges of complicity in war crimes and chemical attacks.

The Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the validity of the arrest warrant against Bashar al-Assad for alleged war crimes.
This is the first time a national court has ruled that a sitting head of state does not have absolute personal immunity.
The warrant includes Assad, his brother Maher, and two Syrian generals for their roles in the 2013 chemical attacks.
Victims and advocates see the decision as a crucial step toward accountability for crimes against humanity.
International warrants for sitting heads of state are rare and signal strong condemnation of Assad's actions.