Court in France weighs possibility of revoking al-Assad’s immunity to prosecute him for attacks involving chemical weapons in Syria

With the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for individuals implicated in atrocious activities, such as Vladimir Putin in Ukraine and Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza, the recent French judges’ decision holds potential to enhance the legal mechanism. This could prove beneficial not only for the prosecution of former and ejected leaders but also for those who continue to hold positions of power.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/25/french-court-to-decide-if-al-assad-can-be-stripped-of-immunity-and-tried-for-syrian-chemic