• Syrian victims of Iranian crimes should not be overlooked

  The recent killing of Iran’s commander of the Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, has brought renewed attention to Syrians victimized by Iran. Financial compensation for victims of Iranian violations could be added to the list of demands in negotiations to lift economic sanctions against Iran, providing victims and their families with a measure of justice.

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• New Report: Judge, Jury and Executioner, The ISIS Bureau of Justice and Grievances

  SJAC analyzed nearly 300 ISIS documents to understand the jurisdiction, power, and control of the Bureau of Justice and Grievances.

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• The reality of displacement in Idlib: "Only the children were laughing"

  One of SJAC’s team members based in Idlib was displaced from his family home in late December. SJAC asked that he share his story and what he has seen in Idlib.

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• SJAC’s year in documentation, analysis, and research

  In 2019, SJAC increased its documentation collection, grew its analysis team, provided data in support of criminal cases, and published reports that continue to drive human rights discourse. Here are a few of SJAC's highlights in 2019.

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• Myanmar at the ICJ – Is Syria Next?

  Last month, The Gambia brought an application against Myanmar to the ICJ; and the ICC authorized an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya. Both these legal developments raise important possibilities regarding the pursuit of justice and accountability in Syria.

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Working toward a Syria defined by justice, respect for human rights, and rule of law — where all Syrians live in peace.

About Us

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  Documentation

  SJAC collects documentation of human rights, humanitarian, and international criminal violations in Syria, preserving it in a specialized, secure database for use in justice and accountability processes…

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  Analysis

  SJAC processes documentation in its database into categories based on international standards, enabling big data techniques to be used to illuminate patterns and facts regarding violations…

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  Justice & Accountability

  SJAC provides resources, generates dialogue, conducts public consultations with Syrians, and prepares analysis to support justice and accountability efforts…

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Recent Events & Updates

• Syrian victims of Iranian crimes should not be overlooked Analysis

• REPORT RELEASE: SJAC Unmasks Decision-Makers Behind ISIS Brutality Analysis

• The reality of displacement in Idlib: “Only the children were laughing” Analysis

• 2019 Highlights: SJAC’s year in documentation, analysis, and research Analysis

• Myanmar at the ICJ – Is Syria Next? Analysis

• New report sheds light on Sednaya detention Analysis

• Former UN Envoy Rewrites History Analysis

• SJAC’s Database: How SJAC is Using Technology to Transform the Field of Human Rights Documentation Analysis

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Latest Resources

• Judge, Jury and Executioner: the ISIS Bureau of Justice and Grievances Research Report

• Priorities for the 2019 UN General Assembly Brief

• A Guide to National Prosecutions in Germany Guide / Handbook

• A Guide to National Prosecutions in Belgium Guide / Handbook

• A Guide to National Prosecutions in the Netherlands Guide / Handbook

• A Guide to National Prosecutions in France Guide / Handbook

• A Guide to National Prosecutions in Sweden Guide / Handbook

• A Guide to National Prosecutions in the United Kingdom Guide / Handbook

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