Atef Najib
Major General, former head of political security department in Daraa
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View Timeline →Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad and Associates to Death
A Syrian court has sentenced ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher, and cousin Atef Najib to death. This ruling reflects ongoing tensions within Syria's political…
Atef Najib and Bashar al-Assad Sentenced: Implications for Syria's Transitional Justice
Atef Najib, a former Syrian official, has been sentenced to death alongside President Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant moment in Syria's transitional justice efforts. This…
Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib Sentenced to Death in Landmark Syria Trial
Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib have been sentenced to death in a significant trial concerning crimes against humanity in Syria. This trial highlights the ongoing…
Atef Najib Charged with Multiple Crimes in Landmark Syria Trial
Atef Najib, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is facing at least 10 charges including murder and torture in a landmark trial related…
Arrest of a Senior Security Official of Assad's Regime in Latakia
Atef Najib, a senior security official and relative of Bashar al-Assad, has been arrested in Latakia for his role in the 2011 crackdown on protests…