Syria Abolishes Al-Assad-Era Terrorism Court Amid Kurdish Tensions

Al Jazeera · first seen 17.09.2026

Syria's new leadership has abolished a key al-Assad-era 'terrorism' court, marking a structural judicial change as President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces rising tensions with Kurdish groups.

The al-Assad-era 'terrorism' court has been officially abolished by Syria's new leadership.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces ongoing discontent and Kurdish tensions.

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Al Jazeera — Syria abolishes al-Assad-era ‘terrorism’ court as Kurdish tensions flare

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