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The first public trial of officials linked to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad opens in Damascus with

Russo-Ukrainian war — The first public trial of officials linked to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad opens in Damascus with Atef Najib, former head of security in Daraa Governorate, the only one

Published April 26, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Russo-Ukrainian war.

The first public trial of officials linked to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad opens in Damascus with Atef Najib, former head of security in Daraa Governorate, the only one present to stand trial. Bashar and his brother Maher are to be tried in absentia. [https://apnews.com/article/syria-trial-transitional-justice-assad-atef-najib-aff2f6c36a44d85006be6a15a4d6447f (AP)]

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