A First Step Towards Transitional Justice in Syria
On May 17, President Al-Sharaa signed Decree No. 20 regarding the formation of a National Commission for Transitional Justice (NCTJ). The Decree provides that the NCTJ will be responsible for “uncovering the truth about grave
Read MoreInside the Alaa M. Trial #96: Silent Traces: The Digital Evidence Against Alaa M.
TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #96 Hearing Date: February 6, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of
Read MoreInside the Ahmad H. Trial #18: Trial Suspended Over Mental Health Concerns
TRIAL OF AHMAD H. Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #18 Hearing Dates: November 12 & 13, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
Read MoreUpdate: SJAC Resume Programs Suspended by U.S. Aid Freeze
On January 24th, 2025, SJAC announced that a stop-work order issued by the Department of State had suspended many of our programs in Syria and around the world. We are grateful for the immediate support
Read MoreRevenge Killings Targeting Assad Regime Affiliates (December 2024 - May 2025)
Since the collapse of the Assad government in early December, SJAC has been tracking the violence erupting across Syria to identify trends emerging in targeted victims. After analyzing media reports and interviews conducted by SJAC
Read MoreInside the Alaa M. Trial #95: The Silent Killings of Tishreen
TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #95 Hearing Date: January 28 & 30, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim
Read MoreEVENT: The Prospects for Justice in Post-Assad Syria
FREE RSVP (REQUIRED) This is an in-person event. Join the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) at Busboys and Poets for “The Prospects for Justice in Post-Assad Syria,” an honest conversation with SJAC’s Executive
Read MoreInside the Ahmad H. Trial #17: Key Witness Resummoned as Trial Evidence Concludes
TRIAL OF AHMAD H. Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #17 Hearing Date: October 30, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Read MoreThe Syrian Government Must Investigate the Targeting of Alawite Civilians in Homs
Multiple times per week since early 2025, SJAC has received reports about Syrians, both men and women, being killed by “unknown gunmen” or found dead bearing gunshot wounds. Based upon interviews conducted by SJAC documenters
Read MoreWITNESS PROTECTION IN FRANCE
GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA العربية Français Guide to Witness Protection in FranceWitness Protection in France.pdf2 MBdownload-circle Guides for Other European Countries * Witness Protection in Germany PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE 1
Read MorePROTECTION DES TÉMOINS EN FRANCE
GUIDE POUR LES TÉMOINS DE CRIMES COMMIS EN SYRIE English العربية GUIDE DE PROTECTION DES TÉMOINS EN FRANCEGUIDE DE PROTECTION DES TÉMOINS EN FRANCE.pdf2 MBdownload-circle OBJET DU GUIDE 1 - ÉLIGIBILITÉ : Les personnes éligibles
Read MoreInside the Ahmad H. Trial #16: Unresolved Discrepancies
TRIAL OF AHMAD H. Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #16 Hearing Date: October 16, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Read MoreSamir Al-Sheikh Bail Hearing - Remains a Flight Risk
Trial Monitoring reports of the Samir Al Sheikh trial are a result of a partnership between the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) and the Loyola Justice for Atrocities Clinic (LJAC) at LMU Loyola Law
Read MoreUpdate on SGBV Violations Committed by the Assad Government - The Syrian Government’s Weaponization of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Through these interviews, SJAC found that the Syrian government’s involvement in SGBV related abuses was widespread, systematic, and officially sanctioned by the Assad Government.
Read MoreInside the Alaa M. Trial #94: Doctors of Death in Syrian Military Hospitals: Distressing Witness Account
TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #94 Hearing Date: January 21 & 23, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim
Read MoreInside the Dabbagh Trial #04: The Verdict
TRIAL OF ALI MAMLOUK, JAMIL HASSAN AND ABDEL SALAM MAHMOUD OR “DABBAGH TRIAL” Court of Appeal – Paris, France Hearing Date: May 24, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is
Read MoreA Step towards Justice: ten years later
With the departure of Assad, comprehensive justice for Syrians finally appeared to be on the horizon. Renewed clashes in the first weeks of March only serve to underline the importance of holding perpetrators accountable without
Read MoreA Problematic Constitutional Declaration
On March 13, Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa signed a Constitutional Declaration (unofficial English translation) which will dictate the terms of governance in Syria for the next five years. There is something in the document for
Read MoreInside the Dabbagh Trial #03
TRIAL OF ALI MAMLOUK, JAMIL HASSAN AND ABDEL SALAM MAHMOUD OR “DABBAGH TRIAL” Court of Appeal – Paris, France Hearing Date: May 23, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is
Read MoreThe State of Justice in Syria 2025
The “State of Justice in Syria, 2025” is the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s (SJAC) sixth annual report focusing on human rights violations and justice efforts in Syria in 2024. This year, Syrians continued
Read MoreInside the Dabbagh Trial #02
TRIAL OF ALI MAMLOUK, JAMIL HASSAN AND ABDEL SALAM MAHMOUD OR “DABBAGH TRIAL” Court of Appeal – Paris, France Hearing Date: May 22, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is
Read MoreSJAC’s Analysis of Atrocities Committed in Latakia and Tartous
Overview On March 6, 2025, a group of pro-Assad insurgents ambushed members of the new government’s General Security forces near Jableh (Latakia governorate), killing more than 13 members. Pro-Assad groups launched several similar attacks
Read MoreWITNESS PROTECTION IN GERMANY: GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA
A witness refers to a person who provides information about a specific event or course of events in an investigation and/or trial, which constitutes important evidence in court proceedings.
Read MoreZEUGENSCHUTZ IN DEUTSCHLAND: LEITFADEN FÜR ZEUGEN UND ZEUGINNEN VON IN SYRIEN BEGANGENEN VERBRECHEN
>>العربية >>English ZEUGENSCHUTZ IN DEUTSCHLANDWitness Protection Guide - German (SJAC).pdf597 KBdownload-circle Leitfaden für andere europaïsche Länder * Protection Des Témoins En France Klicken Sie auf die Überschrift, um zum Abschnitt zu
Read MoreThe Fight for Justice in a Post-Assad Syria
Thirteen years ago, SJAC began preparing for the day after the fall of the Assad government, with the steadfast belief that Syrians would someday have an opportunity to pursue meaningful justice and accountability for the
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