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Joint Position Paper on the Directive from the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor

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Restrictions on NGOs Must Be Suspended and Civic Space Expanded Wednesday, 22- October- 2025 On October 1st, 2025, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Ms. Hind Kabawat, issued a

Trial of Samir Al-Sheikh #3: The Third Time was Not the Charm

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TRIAL OF SAMIR Al SHEIKH  U.S. District Court for the Central District of California  Trial Monitoring Summary #3  Hearing Date: October 14, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #8: Testimony of Expert Psychiatrist

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TRIAL OF MAJDI N.  Court of Assize – Paris, France  Trial Monitoring Summary #8   Hearing Date: May 19, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #7: Audition of Expert Criminal Justice Social Worker on Majdi N.’s Personal Background

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Court of Assize – Paris, France  Trial Monitoring Summary #7     Hearing Date: May 6, 2025   CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other violent acts.      Note that

Op-ed: The First Election in The New Syria: A Missed Opportunity

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On October 5, 2025, Syria held its first parliamentary election since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a moment that could have marked a turning point to the country's

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #6: Testimony of Expert Psychologist

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TRIAL OF MAJDI N.   Court of Assize – Paris, France  Trial Monitoring Summary #6  Hearing Date: May 6, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

TPS Termination for Syrians: A Call for a Six-Month Extension Amid Ongoing Instability

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On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals, effective September 30, 2025. Syrian TPS holders will

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #5: Testimony of Context Witness Thomas Pierret, University Supervisor of Majdi N. in France

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TRIAL OF MAJDI N. Court of Assize – Paris, France Trial Monitoring Summary #5 Hearing Date: May 5, 2025    CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

Reflecting on UNITAD’s Legacy: Lessons for Syria

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Through this report, SJAC will explore why accountability efforts in Iraq have failed to date and the role that UNITAD has played in the process. In so doing, SJAC seeks

A Roadmap for Transitional Justice in Syria – September 2025

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On May 17, President Al-Sharaa announced the creation of two new, independent commissions, one focused on transitional justice (though only for crimes committed by the Assad government) and one focused