Bashar Al-Assad’s Henchmen Start to Go on Trial in Syria

Beware these pitfalls as Syria begins trying Assad-era figures

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Bashar al-Assad’s henchmen start to go on trial in Syria

Atef Najib, a former security chief under Bashar al-Assad, faces trial in Damascus for murder and torture, highlighting Syria's struggle with transitional justice. | Middle East & Africa

Syria Expands Accountability in Najib Trial Targeting Assad-Era Officials

Syria’s Fourth Criminal Court pressed ahead Sunday with the second public session in the trial of Atef Najib, a former political security chief in Daraa

Will Russia Respond to Demands to Hand Over Bashar al-Assad?

The outlines of Syria’s transitional justice process are becoming clearer as the country’s new authorities announce legal action against senior figures of the former regime, led by ousted President Bashar al-Assad, amid official confirmation of coordination with Interpol and efforts to secure Russian cooperation for his extradition to Damascus.