Syria opens first trial of Assad-era officials: Atef Najib faces justice

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Al Jazeera English

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.