Syrian media reported Friday that forces under the country's new regime have arrested Atef Najib, a prominent figure in Bashar al-Assad's government, along with his cousin.
Najib, who previously served as head of the security branch in Daraa, was arrested on charges of committing serious offenses against children. Syrian state TV channel Al-Watan stated that the arrest was "a step toward achieving justice and holding accountable those who committed crimes against innocent civilians."