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Bashar al-Assad's cousin is facing trial in Syria, a development experts see as a crucial step towards stabilizing the country and addressing its violent past. However, the government of Ahmed al-Sharaa is reportedly overlooking other crimes.
The trial of Atef Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad known as the 'Butcher of Syria,' is underway, with Najib accused of torturing and killing children. He is the first official linked to the regime to face such charges.
A trial has reportedly begun in Syria against Bashar al-Assad, described as the "overthrown" or "deposed" president, and his entourage, including his cousin, concerning a campaign of repression in the country. The proceedings focus on charges related to the Syrian repression campaign.
An individual loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been arrested in connection with a notorious war crime.
French prosecutors announced new arrests in connection with a thwarted bomb plot in Paris, which is likely linked to threats related to the Iran war. Meanwhile, the global organized crime network has been further exposed with the conviction of Antoine (Tony) Cassis, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in a US court for conspiring to exchange weapons for Colombian cocaine for Assad's allies.
Yasmen Almashan spent years fighting to find out what happened to her brothers, who were among the more than 180,000 Syrians who went missing under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Now, during Women’s Week at the UN, she is back – only this time she has an official public role in Syria’s transitional justice commission.
According to a Sky News correspondent, Russian President Vladimir Putin's circle of allies is shrinking, having lost Bashar al-Assad, Nicolas Maduro, and now Ali Khamenei within a year.
A Syrian court has conducted the first hearing in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, with analysts stating such trials are integral for Syria to move on from civil war atrocities.
A new phase in Syria's transitional justice has begun with the first public trial against a high-ranking official of Bashar al-Assad's regime, drawing satisfaction from observers.
A Syrian court in Damascus has commenced the first public trial against officials from the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The proceedings target Assad-era figures, including a relative of the ousted president.
A 57-year-old Syrian man from Druten is facing trial in a Dutch court on charges of crimes against humanity, including torturing and raping prisoners in Syria, as an alleged henchman of Bashar al-Assad.
Syria has initiated a plan, supported by the United States, to remove its remaining chemical weapons from the Bashar al-Assad era, a process that is expected to take several years.
Syrians celebrate the start of the 2011 uprising that, in 2024, put an end to Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Syria is confronting a significant security challenge as militias loyal to Bashar al-Assad launch new attacks in the west, while ISIS also initiates new offensives in the east.
A Syrian court has commenced legal proceedings against President Bashar al-Assad and his allies. This development marks a significant legal challenge within Syria's ongoing political landscape.
The first public trial in Syria involving officials linked to the rule of former President Bashar al-Assad commenced in Damascus on Sunday. The trial targets individuals associated with the 4th Armored Division, previously commanded by Assad's brother, Maher.
A trial has commenced in Syria against a high-ranking confidant of President Bashar al-Assad.
Antoine Kassis, a cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been convicted of conspiracy to support a terrorist group after attempting to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia in a sting operation.
Syrian authorities have prohibited the sale of alcohol in restaurants and bars in Damascus, signaling a push for more restrictive measures by the new Islamist government since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by President Ahmed al-Sar.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's handshakes in Manhattan contrasted sharply with the devastation in Jobar, a Damascus suburb. The article notes a shift in diplomatic engagement for Syria.
It's been a little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt — but also from as far away as Canada.