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Abdulaziz Zaabout: From Lawyer at the Terrorism Court to Investigative Judge
Local sources have reported that lawyer Abdulaziz Zaabout, a native of Jbab in the ؤ countryside, has been appointed an investigative judge at Syria’s Ministry of Justice. He previously worked as a lawyer before the Terrorism Court under the former Syrian regime.
According to circulating reports, Zaabout is related by marriage to Khaled al-Matroud, whom those sources describe as one of the most prominent figures linked to Iran and Hezbollah in southern Syria.
The reported appointment has prompted questions among activists about Zaabout’s professional background and connections. The details of the appointment and the nature of the reported ties could not be independently verified.
