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Damascus Prosecutes Former Assad Regime Officials

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The first trial against representatives of the former Bashar al-Assad government has commenced in Damascus, Syria. The trial includes in-absentia proceedings for those who fled the country. Assad's cousin, Atif Najib, is scheduled to appear in court. Allegations against Assad include claims that he was a torturer. Atif Necip, a cousin of Assad accused of being a torturer, appeared in court on the first day of the trial. Atif Necip, who previously led security units in Syria's Daraa province, is participating in the first public trial for justice during Syria's transition period. The trial includes several military and security officials arrested by the new administration, including former leader relatives Veslim Esad and Ahmet Bedrettin Hassun. The proceedings follow the El-Kaziye massacre where 67 people were killed.

The first trial against representatives of the former Bashar al-Assad government has commenced in Damascus, Syria. The trial includes in-absentia proceedings for those who fled the country. Assad's cousin, Atif Najib, is scheduled to appear in court. Allegations against Assad include claims that he was a torturer. Atif Necip, a cousin of Assad accused of being a torturer, appeared in court on the first day of the trial. Atif Necip, who previously led security units in Syria's Daraa province, is participating in the first public trial for justice during Syria's transition period. The trial includes several military and security officials arrested by the new administration, including former leader relatives Veslim Esad and Ahmet Bedrettin Hassun. The proceedings follow the El-Kaziye massacre where 67 people were killed. Among the defendants is former General Atef Najib, who faces accusations regarding massacres during the suppression of the 2011 uprisings. Trials are underway in Damascus involving former officials of the Assad regime. The proceedings include individuals accused of assisting with torture during the civil war years. The broadcaster noted that similar trials have previously occurred in Europe, including Germany, France, and Sweden.

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Sky News Arabia Radio

“The Syrian Ministry of Justice announced on Sunday the holding of the first trial sessions for symbols of the former Syrian regime.”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“تبدأ في سوريا اليوم الأحد أولى جلسات محاكمة رموز نيطام الرئيس السابق بشار الأسد وتعقد أول جن”

Iran International

“پنج کلوی از 1,450,000 من در ارز ده روز به 2,800,000 رسید.”

Al Araby Radio

“ساته هي وجود متظاهرين خارج الصندوق ومعرفة تحديثة عبد رحمان مطبعيرين خارج”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“البيت العبيض بعد قليل تعليقا على هذه الحادثة. تعليقا على هذه الحادث”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“تدأل في سوريا اليوم الأحد أولى جلسات محاكمة رموز نظام الرئيس السابق بشار الأسد”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“عاطف نجيب سيكون أول المحاكمين اليوم مقرب من الأسد تولى صابقاً ريك”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“عاطف نجيب سيكون أول المحاكمين اليوم مقرب من الأسد تولى سابقا رتبة نهو أحد أبرز المتهمين بالضلوع في تجارة المخدرات في عهد الحكم السابقة”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“the Syrian authorities today begin the trials of prominent figures from the previous era of rule... Atef Najib will be the first to be tried today.”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“Syrian authorities today begin the trial of prominent figures from the previous era... Atef Najib will be the first to be tried today.”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“the trial of a prominent figure involved in drug trafficking during the previous era, as well as the trial of pilots who participated in the bombing of Syrian civilians during the conflict”

Al Araby Radio

“تبدأ اليوم المحاكمة الغيبية لرئيس النظام السوري السابق بشر الأسد وشقيقه ماهر كما سيمثل أمام المحاكم العميد السابق في الأمن السياسي عاطف نجيب”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“The public trial sessions for the symbols of the former regime begin today in the capital Damascus... the in absentia trial of the former Syrian regime president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher.”

Mastodon

“On trial for atrocities: Proceedings against Assad regime officials set to start in Syria”

BBC Arabic

“بدأت في العاصمة السورية أولى جلسات محاكمة رموز حكم الرئيس المعزول بشار الأسد ورموز حكمه بدأت المحاكمة بمسألة أحد أفراد عائلة الأسد وهو أعاطف نجيب”

Mastodon

“Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus”

Mastodon

“Syria is holding the trial of its first Assad-era official in Damascus. Atef Najib, the former head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with crimes against the Syrian people.”

BBC Arabic

“He appeared in one of the videos entering the dock in handcuffs. There was also a video of the victims' families cheering and celebrating at the trial.”

BBC Arabic

“Najib appeared in one of the videos entering the dock with his hands handcuffed, as well as a video of the victims' families cheering and celebrating in the Justice Palace in Damascus.”

BBC Arabic

“They are chanting and celebrating inside the Justice Palace in Damascus... Najib appeared in one of the videos entering the dock in handcuffs.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“the trial of the former President of Syria Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher al-Assad with a number of symbols of the former regime”

MDR Aktuell

“In Syrien hat der erste Prozess gegen einen Ranghon verantwortlichen aus der Regierungszeit des gestürzten Machthabers Basha al-Assad begonnen. Es handelt sich um Asad Qusar, der früher Geheimdienstchef der Provinz Dar'Ava.”

MDR Kultur

“In Syrien hat der erste Prozess gegen einen Ranghon Verantwortlichen aus der Regierungszeit des Gestürzenmachterber Spascha al-Assad begonnen.”

BBC WS backup

“The trial has begun in Syria of the ousted and exiled former President Bashar al-Assad and some of his associates, accused of human rights violations”

BBC World Service

“The most prominent former official in court today was Atif Najib, a cousin of Mr Al-Assad, and former top security official accused of crimes against the Syrian nation.”

BBC WS backup

“The Justice Minister in the Islamic led government that now governs Syria says the trials will pave the way for transitional justice.”

Deutschlandfunk

“Führung will frühere Ranghurtmitglieder von Assats Sicherheits- und Regierungsapparat zur Verantwortung ziehen.”

Haberturk Radyo

“Suriyeli Esad rejimi için hukuki süreç işlemeye başladı. Rejimin yöneticileri Hakim Karısına çıkacak.”

MDR Kultur

“In Syrien hatte erster Prozess gegen einen ranghohen Verantwortlichen aus der Regierungszeit des gestürzten Machthabers Basha al-Assad begonnen.”

MDR Aktuell

“In Syrien hatte Erste Prozess gegen einen Ranghorn verantwortlichen aus der Regierungszeit des gestürzten Machthabers Basha al-Assad begonnen. Es handelt sich um Assad Qusar”

DLF Nova

“In Syrien ist der erste Prozess gegen Amtsträger aus der Zeit der Herrschaft von Präsident Schala Satt gestartet. Vor Gericht verantworten.”

BBC World Service

“President Bashar al-Assad and some of his associates accused of human rights violations, most including Mr Assad, are being tried in absentia, but some are present.”

SRF 4 News

“In der syrischen Hauptstadt Damaskus hat der erste Prozess gegen Vertreter der Regierung des früheren Präsidenten Bashar al-Assad begonnen.”

SRF 1 Switzerland

“In der syrischen Hauptstadt Damaskus hat der erste Prozess gegen Vertreter der Regierung des frühen Präsidenten Bashar al-Assad begonnen.”

RTS La 1ere

“Il y a un tir reste à Tannay, on retrouve Valzerre propulsé au sol. Les Davosia avec Reforges peuvent sortir le panne de leurs zones avec Tambellini qui se heurte au Fribourg joint, mais Reforges est arrivé à renfort derrière.”

other

“Former Security Chief Faces Trial in Damascus”

Radio Orient

“Syrian official faces judicial proceedings.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Bu bir CNN Türk Radio yayınıdır. Bu yayın yeniden iletim kapsamında yayınlanmaktadır.”

Syria Transitional Justice Court

“Syrian Official Faces Judicial Proceedings”

DLF Kultur

“Syria Transitional Justice Court Faces Politicization Claims”

ERT Deytero

“Syrian Official Faces Judicial Proceedings”

Radio Radicale

“Syrian Official Faces Judicial Proceedings.”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“the first sessions of the trial of prominent figures from the era of the ousted former President Bashar al-Assad begin today, as confirmed by the Ministry of Justice.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“The first sessions of the trial of a number of symbols of the previous stage have begun, in a step that falls under the path of transitional justice.”

Al Araby Radio

“مدعين وشهود على التهم الموجهة لرؤوس النظام السابق بينهم عددهم من أطفالهم... موعد الجلسة القادمة في هذه القضية”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“مدعين وشهود على التهم الموجهة لرؤوس النظام السابق بينهم عددهم من أطفالهم... موعد الجلسة القادمة في هذه القضية”

Al Araby Radio

“The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus concluded its first session to consider the case of several former regime figures regarding the Daraa events that took place in March 2011.”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus concluded its first session to consider the case of several former regime figures regarding the Daraa events that took place in March 2011.”

RFI Monde

“En Syrie, le début d'un procès contre Bachar al-Assad et ses proches. Une première audience a eu lieu aujourd'hui.”

YTN Radio

“Former President Yoon Seok-yeol's treason appeal trial begins.”

Al Araby Radio

“شاهدين على ما فعلته بهم الأفرع الأمنية وتقديم إفادات في المحاكمات القادمة... موعد الجلسة القادمة في هذه القضية في وقت تتواصل فيه الإجراءات القضائية بحق المتهمين”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“In Damascus, the first sessions of the trial of symbols of the former regime began, in a step that represents the beginning of a transitional justice path.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“عقدت أولى جلسات المحاكمة الغيابية بحق رئيس النظام السابق بشار الأسد وشقيقه ماهر إلى جانب عدد من كبار مسؤولي نظامهم تتعلق باحداث عام 2001 في درعا”

Al Araby Radio

“أنهت محكمة الجناية الرابعة في دمشق أولى جلساتها للنظر في قضية محكمة عدد من شخصيات النظام السابق على خلفية أحداث درعة التي وقعت في مارس 2011”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“The first trial sessions have begun in Damascus against symbols of the former regime... in absentia against the former regime president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher.”

Mastodon

“A Syrian court conducted the first hearing Sunday in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, one of whom appeared in person.”

Al Araby Radio

“the judicial procedures against the accused have begun and the developments of the trial and what it may result in the next stages are being monitored”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“the judicial procedures against the accused have begun and the developments of the trial and what it may result in the next stages are being monitored”

Radio La Red Argentina

“Sanbankman Freed pudo esperar su juicio aquí, en casa de sus padres, tras pagar una fianza de 250 millones de dólares.”

Al Araby Radio

“بينما تجرى محكمة ثمانية من أبرز المسؤولين السابقين غيابيا وعلونة المحكمة تأجيرت”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“The trial has begun in absentia of Syria's ousted former President Bashar al-Assad, accused of severe human rights violations. Other defendants were present, notably Atif Najib, Assad's top security official.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“The first sessions of the trial of symbols of the former regime have begun, in a step towards the beginning of the process of transitional justice in Syria.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“The first sessions of the trial of symbols of the former regime have begun, a step towards the beginning of the transitional justice process in Syria.”

Cadena SER

“El juicio arranca este lunes con Guillermo, el hijo del excesorero Barzenas y también, como parecerán como testigos, la ex vice presidenta Soraya Sáenz de Santa María que ya negó en el Congreso cualquier conocimiento.”

RTS La 1ere

“Un procès géant pour crime organisé doit s'ouvrir devant le tribunal pénal fédéral aujourd'hui actuellement prisonné à Tashkent, Goulnara Karimova, fille de l'ancien Président Uzbek Islam Karimov doit répondre de blanchiment d'argent de corruption et d'avoir dirigé une organisation criminelle”

Mastodon

“Sīrijā sākas pirmā publiskā prāva pret Asada režīma amatpersonām”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Let's get a story from Syria now where the first public trial has got underway of the former long-time leader Bashar al-Assad who is being tried in absentia”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“public trial has got underway of the former longtime leader Bashar Al-Assad”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“public trial has got underway of the former longtime leader Bashar Al-Assad program. How big a moment do you think these trials are? These are very, very important, symbolic trials, particularly for the people who are being tried in person, like the official Atef Najib.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“long-time leader Bashar al-Assad who is being tried in absentia alongside his Syrian state and of course a test of its justice system.”

KQED FM

“The beginning of the trials is a landmark moment for the new Syrian state and, of course, a test of its justice system.”

Radio Radicale

“Today we have the first trials falling under transitional justice in Syria, declared Judge Farouk al-Din al-Aryan, learning of the hearing.”

CBC Radio One

“In Syria, landmark trials aimed bringing members of the former Assad regime to justice have begun. The country's ousted former president Bashar al-Assad is being tried in absentia, as is his brother.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Suriye'de devrik lider Beşar Esat ve rejimin üst düzey isimlerini yargılanmasına başlandı. Ülkeden kaçanlar için gıyabında işleyecek yargı sürecinin ilk gününde Beşar Esad'ın işkenceci olduğu, işkencecizisi olduğu öne sürüden kuzeni Atıf Necip mahkemeye çıkıyor.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Suriyede devrik lider Beşar Esat ve rejimin üst düzey isimlerini yargılanmasına başlandı. Beşar Esad'ın işkenceci olduğu, işkencecizisi olduğu öne sürüden kuzeni Atıf Necip mahkemeye çıkıyor.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“yakalınan Necip daha önce Suriye'nin güneyindeki DERA vilayetinin güvenlik biriminin başında bulunuyordu. salından 67 kişinin öldürüldüğü El-Kaziye katliamında suçlu atıf Necibe karşı”

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