#War Crimes
White Helmets Report: Continued Attacks on Civilians in Liberated Syria Deepens Crisis
The Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets released a comprehensive report detailing the catastrophic toll of the continued…
Russia and Assad Escalate Brutal War Crimes Against Syrian Civilians
In a campaign of relentless brutality, Assad regime forces and their Russian allies have intensified attacks on civilian infrastructure in…
ICC Urged to Investigate Iranian-Backed Militias for War Crimes in Syria
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is being urged to open an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity…
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli PM and Former Defense Minister
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Thursday that it has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Riyadh Summit: Assad Condemns Israel for Same Atrocities Committed by Own Regime
At the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Bashar al-Assad joined Arab leaders in condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, decrying what…
SNHR Report: 89 Civilians Killed in Syria in October Amid Continued Violence
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported on Tuesday that 89 civilians were killed in Syria in October 2024, marking another grim…
Israel and Netanyahu Face New Challenges in International Courts
In a landmark legal move, South Africa has intensified its efforts to hold Israel accountable for alleged war crimes and genocide in the…
Russian, Assad Regime Attacks on Idlib Violate International Law, Impact Thousands
A report from the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) has documented severe human rights abuses and violations of international law…
Freedom’s Price: Documenting Syria’s Massacres
This installment in the series covers the Market Massacre of Maarat al-Numan, where nearly 50 people were murdered, and almost 100 injured,…
Assad Regime Faces Increase in Legal Actions for War Crimes
The family of Majd Kamalmaz, an American doctor of Syrian origin, has filed a lawsuit against the Assad regime, accusing it of kidnapping,…
Former Assad Regime Official Arrested in US on War Crimes Charges
Samir Othman Al-Sheikh, the former governor of Deir Ezzor in Syria, has been arrested by US authorities on charges of war crimes and crimes…
Helsinki Commission Examines Role of Russia in Syrian War Crimes
The Helsinki Commission, a congressional body specializing in human rights, held a special session yesterday, July 10, to address war…