France Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad Over Journalists' Deaths

France has issued an arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, and six former officials in relation to a 2012 explosion that killed two journalists in Homs. The incident is being investigated for potential crimes against humanity and war crimes.

While Assad's exact whereabouts remain unknown after fleeing to Russia, warrants have also been issued for his brother Maher and other officials. The warrants mark a significant legal development in holding Assad and his associates accountable for alleged atrocities during the Syrian conflict.