A Syrian court held its first session concerning the trial of Bashar al-Assad and high-ranking officials from his government. Former security official Atif Najib appeared in court, arriving while being detained in handcuffs.

A Syrian court conducted the first hearing Sunday in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, one of whom appeared in person. Former security official Atif Najib was in the dock in handcuffs.