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
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
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
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
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
Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #2: The Cradle of the Revolution
TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL. The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria Trial Monitoring Summary #2 Hearing Date: May 10, 2026 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,
Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #1: What Goes Up Must Come Down
TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL. The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria Trial Monitoring Summary #1 Hearing Date: April 26, 2026 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture,