Syria Justice & Accountability Centre

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #60: Al Agi on the Defensive

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #60 Hearing Date: November 7 & 9, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial; it

Forgotten in Transitional Justice: Syrians with Disabilities

Over 30 percent of the Syrian population is disabled—a number far above the global average of 15 percent. Physical and mental disabilities amongst the Syrian population are in large part due to conflict-related violence,

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #59: Self-Inflicted Injury

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #59 Hearing Date: October 31 & November 2, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial;

"Buried In Silence" Connections to the Trial of Alaa M.

In their latest report “Buried in Silence” the Association for the Defense of the Missing and Prisoners of Sednaya (ADMSP) exposed the horrifying conditions endured by detainees in Tishreen Military Hospital. This comprehensive investigation reveals

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #58: Accusing the Accusers

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #58 Hearing Date: October 17 & 19, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial; it

How to Document Atrocities in the Gaza War

With the attention of the world fixed on the current Israeli siege and bombardment of Gaza, SJAC has chosen to use this space to provide resources that can assist efforts to document violations of international

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #57: Are You Sure About That?

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #57 Hearing Date: October 10 & 12, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial; it

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #56: Whatshisface

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #56 Hearing Date: October 5, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial; it is

Whose Right to a Speedy Trial?

Detention is one of the harshest measures a state can legally impose on a human being under its jurisdiction. This violation of a person’s liberty requires the highest standards of justification, which must be

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #55: Understanding the Syrian Conflict – Better Late Than Never

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #55 Hearing Date: September 18 & 19, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial; it

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #54: To Err Is Human, But to Persist, Diabolical

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #54 Hearing Date: September 5 & 7, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript of the trial; it

The Plight of Syrian Refugees in Sudan

On April 15th 2023, following years of political and economic instability, intense clashes erupted across Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This continuous violence displaced at least

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