The new Syrian administration is trying to provide justice for the tens of thousands tortured and hundreds of thousands more killed by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. But is enough being done to investigate and prosecute those accused? Some tentative steps have been taken.

A trial is underway in Damascus of Assad himself and his brother Maher, although neither are in the country and are being tried in absentia.

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  • Source: France 24
  • Published: May 14, 2026 at 15:28 UTC
  • Category: World
  • Topics: #france24 · #world-news · #europe

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