Rebels’ Gains are the UN’s Losses in Aleppo
“Leave or starve” is how the Syrian opposition described Russia’s proposal to create humanitarian corridors in Aleppo to allow civilians to flee ahead of increased airstrikes. By the end
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Justice and Peace: A False Dichotomy
Image designed by SJAC Although the Syria peace talks have stalled in recent months, closed-door discussions continue between the United States and Russia [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/kerry-says-iran-deal-has-made-world-a-safer-place-one-year-later/2016/
Accountability for Sectarian and Ethnic Violence in the Anti-ISIS Campaign
On June 28, the government of Iraq announced victory [http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/26/483592464/iraqi-forces-claim-victory-over-isis-in-fallujah] over the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS)
Addressing Systemic Sexual Violence in Syria’s Transitional Justice Process
On June 6, the Syrian legislature elected Hadiyeh Abbas [https://www.rt.com/news/345576-female-parliament-speaker-syria/] as the new Parliament speaker, marking the first time in Syria’s modern history that
Decentralization, Federalism, or none of the above? An analysis of possible governance options in post-conflict Syria
In March 2016, Syrian Kurds claimed the creation of a de-facto federal region in the Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria, uniting three Kurdish-led autonomous areas (Jazira, Kobani and Afrin) under
Public Participation is a Must for Drafting Syria’s Next Constitution
A protester holds a sign rejecting Syria’s 2012 constitutional referendum. The constitution [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sami-moubayed/syrias-new-constitution-t_b_1275519.html] was drafted by an unelected committee and put
Torture Is Now a Normal Part of Syrian Warfare
As the conflict in Syria enters its sixth year, gross human rights violations remain one of the main features in the conflict. Although the anniversary of the uprising this year
The Role of Civil Society in Ceasefire Monitoring
Since the UN Security Council endorsed [http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sc12261.doc.htm] the United States and Russia’s Joint Statement [http://www.state.gov/r/pa/
Documenting Attacks on Medical Facilities in Syria
The MSF-supported hospital in Maarat Al Numan was destroyed on Monday 15th Feb. Photo Credit:La Veu del País Valencià [https://www.flickr.com/photos/93060662@N03/25049361085/in/
A Statement issued by Syrian organizations working in the field of documentation, accountability, and transitional justice
04/February/2016 To: The Syrian negotiating parties The International Syria Support Group (ISSG) The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura and his team We, the signatories