# Landmark trial: Syrian lawyer takes on former Assad official

A Syrian lawyer is pursuing a case against a former Assad-era official in what is being called a landmark trial. It marks a rare legal attempt to hold regime figures accountable in court for actions during Syria's conflict. The outcome could set a precedent for future war crimes prosecutions in the country's transitional justice process.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/31/syrian-lawyer-takes-on-ex-assad-official-in-landmark-trial?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:11:15 +0000