First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus
Summary
Syria has started its first public trial of former officials from President Bashar al-Assad’s earlier government. Atef Najib, a former security chief, is being tried for his role in the 2011 crackdown in the city of Deraa.Key Facts
- This is the first public trial of officials from the Assad era in Syria.
- Atef Najib, a former security chief, is the main person on trial.
- Najib is in a courtroom cage during the trial.
- The trial focuses on his actions during the 2011 crackdown in Deraa.
- The crackdown in 2011 was part of the early conflict in Syria.
- The trial is taking place in Damascus, the capital of Syria.
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