Syrian lawyer prosecutes former Assad official in historic trial

Syrian lawyer Nouha al-Masri is pursuing justice for her brother, who was killed during the 2011 Daraa crackdown that ignited the Syrian uprising. She is serving as a prosecutor in the trial of former Assad official Atef Najib, who faces charges of murder, torture, and involvement in massacres. The trial marks a significant step in seeking accountability for human rights violations in Syria.

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