France Issues Arrest Warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other officials, accusing them of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes related to chemical attacks in 2013. This is the first time a national court has issued an arrest warrant against a sitting head of state. The warrants were issued based on a civil suit filed by three NGOs and are a significant step towards justice for the victims and their families.