Hamza al-Khatib torture trial: Assad cousin in court

Samira Hahami, mother of 13-year-old Hamza al-Khatib who was tortured to death by Syrian security forces in 2011, has spoken out as former political security chief Atef Najib—a cousin of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad—stands trial. Hahami recalled receiving her son's unrecognizable body after days of torture, saying seeing Najib in court brought her some comfort. She stated that justice remains incomplete and called for full accountability, including for Assad himself. Hamza's killing became a symbol of the Syrian uprising that began in 2011.