Who is Atef Najib, the ex-Syrian security official sentenced to death with Bashar al-Assad?
Atef Najib, a former Syrian army brigadier general, was sentenced to death alongside Bashar al-Assad for his role in the crackdown on protests in Daraa in 2011. Najib, present in court, is one of the highest-ranking officials to face trial since the Assad family's rule ended in December 2024. His conviction marks a significant step in accountability for the Assad regime's actions.