France’s highest court has annulled an arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ruling that he had immunity as a head of state at the time the warrant was issued over alleged chemical attacks in 2013. The court determined that international law protects sitting heads of state from prosecution by foreign courts. However, the ruling also clarified that this immunity does not necessarily apply after a leader leaves office, allowing for the possibility of future legal action. The decision highlights the legal complexities of pursuing war crimes charges against former leaders. Human rights advocates say the ruling is a setback but note that future warrants could still be issued.
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