Atef Najib

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #9: The Judgment: Sooner or Later

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #9: The Judgment: Sooner or Later

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #9  Hearing Date: August 11, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #8: Closing Arguments

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #8: Closing Arguments

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #8  Hearing Date: August 4, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #7: Neither to These Nor to Those

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #7: Neither to These Nor to Those

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #7  Hearing Date: July 28, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #6: Hoodlums and Rabbits?

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #6: Hoodlums and Rabbits?

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #6  Hearing Date: July 21, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #5: "Forget Your Children and Bring Your Women"

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #5: "Forget Your Children and Bring Your Women"

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #5  Hearing Date: July 14, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Honor the Victims Through Fair and Robust Trials

Honor the Victims Through Fair and Robust Trials

Originally published on August 12th, 2026, by SJAC’s Deputy Director, Aweiss Al Doboush, who attended several sessions of Atef Najib’s trial. Today, before the verdict, I remember the

Major Flaws in the Trial Against Atef Najib

Major Flaws in the Trial Against Atef Najib

Damascus, Syria: August 11, 2026  “The conviction of Atef Najib is a historical step in Syria’s transitional period, but it has exposed major flaws in the justice system which

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #4: The First Children of the Revolution Now Become its Witnesses

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #4: The First Children of the Revolution Now Become its Witnesses

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL. The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria Trial Monitoring Summary #4 Hearing Date: June 23, 2026 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #3: Denial, Denial, and Denial

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #3: Denial, Denial, and Denial

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #3  Hearing Date: May 19, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,

Atef Najib Trial Highlights Need for Transitional Justice Law

Atef Najib Trial Highlights Need for Transitional Justice Law

SJAC is monitoring the Atef Najib proceedings by attending and documenting each hearing, with the aim of supporting public access, preserving a transparent record of evidence and testimony, and assessing