Quick Info
| Profession | Former Syrian security official |
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| Nationality | Syrian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Jableh, Latakia, Syria |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Atef Najib
11/08/2026
Atef Najib was sentenced to death by a Damascus court alongside Bashar al-Assad and Maher al-Assad. The court convicted him of murder, torture, unlawful detention, abduction, and crimes against humanity linked to the 2011 crackdown in Daraa.
29/04/2026
Najib became the first former high-ranking Assad-regime official to stand trial in Damascus after the fall of the regime. He was tried as part of a landmark accountability case centered on abuses committed during the early years of the Syrian uprising.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Former head of political security in Daraa and a key figure in the 2011 Daraa crackdown |
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| Notability | First high-ranking Assad-regime official to face trial in Damascus after the fall of the regime |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | Syrian Military Academy |
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Personal Life
| Family Background | Born into an Assad-connected family from Jableh; son of Fatima Makhlouf |
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| Religion | Alawite/Sunni mixed parentage reported |
Relationships & More
| Cousin | Bashar al-Assad |
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| Relationship to Bashar al-Assad | First cousin |
Family
| Mother | Fatima Makhlouf |
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| Father | Najib Alaa |
| Notable Relative | Anisa Makhlouf (maternal aunt) |
Career
| Service | Syrian security services |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Also reported as Atef Haj Najib | |
| 2. Born in Jableh, a coastal city in Syria | |
| 3. His actions in Daraa are widely cited as one of the triggers of the Syrian uprising |
