Event Brief
First Assad-era official goes on trial in Damascus
Filed: Apr 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: Atef Najib, former head of political security in Deraa, is charged in Damascus with crimes against the Syrian people.
WHO: Atef Najib
WHAT: He is on trial in Damascus on charges of crimes against the Syrian people.
WHEN: Apr 26, 2026 at 8:31 AM ET
WHERE: Damascus, Syria
WHY: Charges of crimes against the Syrian people.
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