Syria opens first trial of Assad-era officials: Atef Najib faces justice
Apr 27, 2026 #Syria #WarCrimes #Assad
Syria has launched its first public trial targeting officials from the era of Bashar al-Assad a major st
Apr 27, 2026 #Syria #WarCrimes #Assad
Syria has launched its first public trial targeting officials from the era of Bashar al-Assad a major step toward accountability after years of conflict.
At the centre of the case is Atef Najib, a cousin of Assad and former political security chief in Deraa. He is accused of overseeing a violent crackdown on protesters during the 2011 uprising ,events widely seen as the spark of the Syrian war
The historic court proceedings in Damascus
Testimonies from survivors and victims’ families
The significance of Deraa in the uprising
What this trial means for justice and accountability in Syria
The case could mark the beginning of broader prosecutions, including figures linked to major atrocities such as the Tadamon massacre.
Al Jazeera's Imran Ullah Khan reports.
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