Syria Justice & Accountability Centre

The 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

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #93: Identifying the Accused, Accusing the Attorney

TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #93 Hearing Date: January 13 & 16, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim

Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #15: “A Dog Would Be Treated Better Than Me”

TRIAL OF AHMAD H. Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #15 Hearing Dates: October 8 & 9, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

Inside 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

SJAC’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

WITNESS 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.

ZEUGENSCHUTZ IN DEUTSCHLAND: LEITFADEN FÜR ZEUGEN UND ZEUGINNEN VON IN SYRIEN BEGANGENEN VERBRECHEN

>>العربية >>English ZEUGENSCHUTZ IN DEUTSCHLANDLEITFADEN FÜR ZEUGEN UND ZEUGINNEN VON IN SYRIEN BEGANGENEN VERBRECHENWitness Protection Guide - German (SJAC).pdf801 KBdownload-circleKlicken Sie auf die Überschrift, um zum Abschnitt zu springen I.

How Europe Can Support Justice in Post-Assad Syria: Recommendations for the Brussels Conference

How Europe Can Support Justice in Post-Assad SyriaRecommendations for the Brussels ConferenceBrussels Brief 2025.pdf1 MBdownload-circle As European states gather in Brussels this month for the annual Brussels Conference on Supporting the future of Syria

Syria Sanctions Since the Fall of Assad: Updates from the United States and European Union

In the aftermath of the fall of Bashar al-Assad in early December 2024, the United States and the European Union have taken steps to ease sanctions and facilitate the provision of basic services in Syria.

Inside the Dabbagh Trial #1

TRIAL OF ALI MAMLOUK, JAMIL HASSAN AND ABDEL SALAM MAHMOUD OR THE “DABBAGH TRIAL” Court of Appeal – Paris, France Hearing Date: May 21, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary

Searching for the Missing in Post-Assad Syria: Lessons from the Investigation of Mezzeh Military Airport

This investigation by SJAC and the Association of Detainees and Missing Persons of Sednaya Prison (ADMSP) into detention at Mezzeh Military Airport provides in depth information on how the facility operated, the crimes committed there.

The Trial of Ali Mamlouk, Jamil Hassan, and Abdel Salam Mahmoud

SJAC's trial monitoring efforts have been suspended by the U.S. foreign aid freeze. This report was completed prior to the freeze. More information is available here In May 2024, the Assize Court

Inside the Hasna A. Trial # 4: Trial Judgement

District Court of the Hague – Schiphol Judicial Complex, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #4 Hearing Date: December 11, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript

Initial Justice Recommendations for Syria’s Interim President

Since the departure of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, demands for justice have arisen from Syrians and the international community alike. Most suggest that the process be Syrian-led and inclusive, but these recommendations require further

Two Months After Assad’s Fall, Assad-Like Violations Are Still Being Committed in Syria

Support SJAC's Work Last month, Ahmed Al-Sharaa was officially named president of Syria’s transitional government, an action partnered with sweeping changes to the country’s governance such as the cancellation of the

Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #14: A Lucky Escape and a Fearful Testimony

SJAC's trial monitoring efforts have been suspended by the U.S. foreign aid freeze. This report was completed prior to the freeze. More information is available here TRIAL OF AHMAD H. Hanseatic Higher

SJAC Suspends Programs in Response to U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze

As of January 24th, 2025, the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) was forced to suspend the majority of its programs in Syria and around the world. Per a directive issued by the Department of

Inside the Hasna A. Trial #3: Final Submissions by the Defense, Rebuttal of Injured Party Claim, Rebuttal and Surrebuttal of Prosecutor and Defense Teams

District Court of the Hague – Schiphol Judicial Complex, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #3 Hearing Date: October 17, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #92: Re-Traumatization

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #92 Hearing Date: December 17, 19 & 20, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the

Human Rights Violations in Syria: December 2024 - January 2025

SJAC’s human rights violations map compiles data collected by our field team of documentation coordinators.

Inside the Hasna A. Trial # 2: Plaintiffs’ Right to Speak and Prosecution Office’s Final Submissions

District Court of the Hague – Schiphol Judicial Complex, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #2 Hearing Date: October 16, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #91: Fall of Assad: Speaking Freely and Fearless for the First Time?

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #91 Hearing Date: December 10 & 12, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial;

Amnesty & Accountability: Justice in post-Assad Syria

In the almost six weeks since the fall of the Assad government, the new caretaker government has primarily focused on the immediate needs of the Syrian people. However, the government has also made key decisions

The 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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