Published: Apr 27, 2026, 16:08 IST | Updated: Apr 27, 2026, 16:08 IST
A major legal development is underway in Syria as former official Atif Najib appeared in court in the country’s first trial linked to the Assad-era crackdown. The case, tied to repression during the Daraa uprising, also involves references to figures connected to the former regime. With the next hearing set for May 10, the proceedings mark a rare judicial step in addressing alleged abuses from Syria’s long-running conflict.