Editorial photo #13690897 Crime, Law and Justice
Atef Najib Before The Judiciary: Second Trial Session Of The "Official Responsible For Deraa Massacres" Held With International Presence
Atef Najib, cousin of former leader Bashar al-Assad, appears before a court in Damascus, Syria, on May 10, 2026, for the second session of his trial on charges related to actions in Deraa in 2011. The session takes place with the presence of United Nations officials and international observers overseeing the proceedings. Najib is accused of involvement in actions during the suppression of protests in the early stages of the Syrian conflict. (Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto)