Syria holds first trial of Assad regime figures
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 17:08 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
A Syrian court held the first hearing in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior government officials. The trial is seen as a step towards transitional justice for Syria.
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