• Former UN Envoy Rewrites History

  Staffan de Mistura claims that his actions as Special Envoy helped to save some 700,000 lives in Syria. For many Syrians, de Mistura’s claim is not only inaccurate, it is an affront to the reality they endured

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• How SJAC is Using Technology to Transform the Field of Human Rights Documentation

  To date, SJAC’s database has preserved around 1.8 million pieces of online data on the Syrian conflict, and its team of data analysts has assessed and labeled more than 180,000 videos.

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• Will arms export bans have an impact on the Turkish offensive in northeast Syria?

  The newly issued bans on arms exports to Turkey highlights the failure of short-term arms embargoes to have any practical stabilizing impact on situations like that unfolding in NE Syria.

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• Journalists in Syria deserve protection and justice

  On November 2nd, the UN will observe the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. SJAC calls for an end to the targeting of journalists, the release of all detained journalists, and justice for all journalists in Syria who have been detained, tortured, or killed as a result of their profession.

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• Prior Turkish Operations Forebode New Offenses in Northeast Syria

  Operation Peace Spring has sparked a renewed humanitarian crisis in NE Syria. Concerns for the safety of civilians in this new offensive are partially rooted in Turkey’s disturbing history of serious violations in its previous operations.

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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

• Former UN Envoy Rewrites History Analysis

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

• Will arms export bans have an impact on the Turkish offensive in northeast Syria? Analysis

• Journalists in Syria deserve protection and justice Analysis

• Prior Turkish Operations Forebode New Offenses in Northeast Syria Analysis

• How to minimize harm after the U.S. withdrawal Analysis

• U.S. Discourages Export of Surveillance Technology to Human Rights Abusers Analysis

• Syria’s Newest Decree: Amnesty or a Political Stunt? Analysis

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Latest Resources

• 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

• SJAC Annual Report – 2018 Outreach

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