Syria begins its first public trial of former officials who served under Bashar al-Assad. Proceedings opened in Damascus on Sunday for Atef Najib, the former head of political security in Deraa province.
Syrian authorities have opened the first public trial of former officials from the Bashar al-Assad era, beginning with proceedings against Atef Najib, the former head of political security in Deraa province.
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Syrian authorities have opened the first public trial of former officials from the Bashar al-Assad era, beginning with proceedings against Atef Najib, the former head of political security in Deraa province.
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