#justice and accountability
Landmark Verdict in Germany Convicts Syrian Doctor of War Crimes
A German court sentenced Syrian physician Alaa Musa to life in prison Monday, June 16, after convicting him of murder and torture in the…
A Delicate Calculus: Balancing Civil Peace with Transitional Justice
In a recent Press conference, Tuesday, June 10, Syrian officials explained the release of former regime officers as a necessary step for…
Press Conference Set to Address Public Outcry Over Former Regime Officers’ Release
The Ministry of Information announced a press conference to be held today, Tuesday, June 10, by the Supreme Committee for Civil Peace, amid…
Syria’s Top Religious Authority Bans Revenge Killings Amid Push for Justice
Syria’s Supreme Fatwa Council issued a landmark religious ruling Friday prohibiting revenge killings and acts of personal retaliation,…
Syria Launches Independent Commissions for Missing Persons and Justice Reform
Saturday, May 17, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the creation of two landmark institutions aimed at confronting the country’s…
France Hosts Syrian President in Paris and Urges Sanctions Relief and Stability
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, marking the Syrian leader’s…
SNHR Calls for Justice Amid Rising Detentions and Unresolved War Crimes
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented the deaths of 174 civilians across Syria during April 2025, underscoring persistent…
Syria Grapples with Legacy of Disappearances and War Crimes
At the entrance to the war-scarred Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, a silent protest unfolded under a banner of pain and persistence.…
Mandate Extended for Syrian Coastal Investigation Amid Praise and Scrutiny
The Syrian Fact-Finding Committee investigating the deadly events on the country’s coast will continue its work for three more months after…
Crackdown on Regime Holdouts Signals Ongoing Security Shift in Syria
Syrian security forces have intensified operations against remnants of the ousted regime, targeting former intelligence officers and…
The Struggle for Justice After Assad
Can a nation that has endured mass killings, systemic torture, and forced disappearances navigate the delicate balance between retribution…
Key Arrest Made as Syria Intensifies Investigation Into Coastal Attacks
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of Shadi Adel Mahfouz, a former intelligence officer linked to war crimes during the…