Damascus, April 26 (SANA) Syrian authorities on Sunday opened the first public trial of senior figures from the deposed regime, marking a step in legal proceedings related to crimes against the Syrian people.
According to SANA reporter, the hearing was held at the Justice Palace in Damascus under tight security and judicial measures, in the presence of the Republic’s Attorney General, Judge Hassan al-Turba.
The session was chaired by the head of the Fourth Criminal Court and focused on the case of Atef Najib, the first defendant to appear in the proceedings.
Najib faces charges related to crimes committed against Syrians, making him the first of several former officials from the deposed regime expected to stand trial.
The hearing was attended by relatives of victims, as well as Arab and international lawyers and media representatives, reflecting broader interest in the proceedings.
The next hearing in the trial of the deposed regime officials has been scheduled for May 10.
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