Atef Nujayb, godfather of Bashar al-Assad, faces crimes against humanity charges
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The trial of Atef Nujayb, godfather of former Syrian regime chief Bashar al-Assad, continues on charges of torture and massacres.
Nujayb is accused of responsibility for systematic torture and killings against residents of Daraa province.
The trial is taking place in a court specialized in war crimes and crimes against humanity, representing an important step toward holding former Syrian regime officials accountable for their violations.