Damascus, June 23 (SANA) The fourth Criminal Court at the Palace of Justice in Damascus held its fourth hearing on Tuesday in the ongoing trial of deposed regime criminal Atef Najib, who is accused of committing crimes against the Syrian people.
The session was attended by representatives of international and human rights organizations, in addition to relevant judicial authorities.
Today’s hearing was held behind closed doors and was fully dedicated to hearing testimony from public witnesses, marking a key procedural stage in the proceedings.
Atef Najib, a former security official, previously served as head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa Governorate. He faces charges linked to direct and shared command responsibility for “systematic” violations targeting civilians in Daraa province, including killings, torture and arbitrary detention during his tenure as head of the Political Security Branch in the province.
The charges also include involvement in the suppression of peaceful protests through the use of live ammunition and excessive force, as well as accusations of mass killings and involvement in the “Omari Mosque massacre.”
The trial is part of broader efforts by the Syrian government to pursue accountability for violations committed during the war, document key events and support measures aimed at preventing future abuses.
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