Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies

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Atef Najib, erstwhile caput of the Political Security Branch successful the Daraa country during Bashar Assad's rule, sits successful the defendants' cage during a proceedings league astatine the Palace of Justice successful Damascus, Syria, Sunday, April 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP

A Syrian tribunal conducted the archetypal proceeding connected Sunday (April 26, 2026) successful the proceedings of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and elder figures from his government, 1 of whom appeared successful person.

Assad and his member Maher person fled Syria and volition beryllium tried successful absentia, but 1 of their relatives, erstwhile information authoritative Atef Najib, was successful the dock successful handcuffs.

Published - April 26, 2026 10:54 p.m. IST

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