Syria tries prominent Assad-era security official

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Syria tries prominent Assad-era security official Middle East

Issued on: 27/04/2026 - 17:34

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A Syrian court conducted the first hearing Sunday in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, one of whom appeared in person. Former security official Atif Najib was in the dock in handcuffs.

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