The video does NOT show the hanging of Bashar al-Assad’s cousin
CLAIM: Bashar al-Assad’s cousin was hanged in a central square. CONCLUSION: The video shows the hanging of a man convicted of allegedly murdering his mistress’s husband and has no relation to Bashar al-Assad. Warning: The content contains violent content. The claim has circulated widely on social media platforms, YouTube channels (such as Pentapostaga TV and…