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Equal before the law? Transitional justice in Syria

The Economist· May 18, 2026· 24m 50s

Atef Najib, a former security chief, is the highest-profile member of the Assad regime to go on trial. We ask why the speed, uneven spread and murky legal basis of justice troubles many Syrians . Our series leading up to America’s 250th birthday continues to plumb our archive. Today: the cold war and Vietnam . And why whiskymaking is booming in China. Guests and host: Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondent Annie Crabill, senior digital editor Don Weinland, China business and finance editor Jas

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Equal before the law? Transitional justice in Syria

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    0:09
  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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