Regional Heads of Political Security Directorate
- Daraa branch: Atef Najib (2011), the European Union sanctioned him for being responsible for the violence against protesters in Daraa during the Syrian uprising. He was replaced by Brig. Gen. Nasser Al-Ali.
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