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Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus

Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.

First seen · 12:31 PM UTCApril 26, 2026

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Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in DamascusAtef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.
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