Syria detains Assad-era general over 2011 protest crackdown

Syrian authorities have arrested a former elite paramilitary platoon leader, Durgham, linked to Assad's brother, for his role in the brutal suppression of 2011 protests. This marks a rare accountability step against the old regime, though the scope and legal basis remain unclear. The move signals a potential shift in post-Assad transitional justice, but its broader political impact is uncertain.