In which year was Ayman al-Zawahiri sentenced to death in absentia?
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Answer
Ayman al-Zawahiri was sentenced to death in absentia in 1999 during the "Returnees from Albania" trial. This sentence was a result of his actions against the Egyptian government and his involvement in terrorist activities.
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