Damascus: (Right Now News). The first public hearing against officials from Bashar al-Assad’s era has commenced in Syria. This trial has started 15 years after the onset of the civil war.

Atif Najib, cousin of Bashar al-Assad and former security chief, has been charged. He is accused of the deaths of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 demonstrations.

Authorities state that this trial is a significant case related to human rights violations during Assad’s regime. It is part of efforts to enhance the public justice process.

The importance of this trial lies in it being the first public hearing on human rights violations during the civil war. It offers hope for justice to the affected individuals.

It should be noted that in 2011, harsh actions were taken against protesters in Syria, leading to the start of the civil war.