Syria begins long-awaited first trial of Assad-era officials
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-04-26 21:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice
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Atef Najib was head of the Political Security Branch in southern Syria’s Daraa province under Assad. He faces charges related to the arrest and torture of teenagers in 2011
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