Bashar Assad's cousin was captured in Syria

The new Syrian government has arrested the cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria TV reported.

"Najib is one of the people involved in crimes against the Syrian people," the report said.

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According to Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Knefati, Director of the Public Security Department in Latakia Province, the government is making efforts to bring those involved in crimes against the Syrian people to justice and ensure security and stability in the region.

Najib was detained in Latakia. It is noted that during the Assad regime, he worked as the head of the political security department of Dara region in southern Syria.

We remind you that on December 8, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group came to power in Syria. On December 10, Mohammed al-Bashir announced the appointment of the head of the transitional government. Bashar Assad fled the country to Russia. According to Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, the decision to grant asylum to the Assad family was made by Putin himself. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”