Middle East
Landmark Syrian Trial Begins: Ex-Security Chief Atef Najib Facing Severe Charges.
May 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Atef Najib, a cousin of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, has appeared in a Damascus court to face at least 10 major charges, including murder and torture, marking a significant step in the nation's post-war transitional justice efforts.

