Why Syria's justice system will face as much scrutiny as Assad-era defendants | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-04-28 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Middle East, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice
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When Atif Najib was led into a Damascus courtroom on Sunday, he cut an isolated figure. Sat behind bars in striped, prison-issue clothes, Mr Najib was a long way from his previous life as a powerful figure in the regime of former Syrian president Bashar Al Assad, his cousin.
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