SJAC

The Trial of Majdi Nema aka Islam Alloush

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From April 29 to May 28, 2025, the Assize Court in Paris tried Majdi Nema, also known as Islam Alloush, former spokesperson and senior official of the Syrian armed group

Exploring Universal Jurisdiction: Majdi Nema at Trial

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Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #22: Ten-Year Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes

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TRIAL OF AHMAD H.   Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany  Trial Monitoring Summary #22 Hearing Date: December 18, 2024    CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary

Trial Monitor – Consultancy

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Reports to: Trial Monitoring Team Lead Location: Munich, Germany About the Consultancy: The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) seeks a temporary trial monitor based in or near Munich, Germany

Israel’s Creeping Annexation of the Golan Heights

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Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Syria has continued to face a range of destabilizing actors, including Israel. In addition to the numerous airstrikes Israel has carried

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #100: Miles Apart but Close to the Heart

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #100 Hearing Date: March 13, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.    Note that this summary is

Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #21: Crimes, Claims, Credibility, and the Closing Arguments

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TRIAL OF AHMAD H.   Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany  Trial Monitoring Summary #21 Hearing Dates: December 10 & 11, 2024     CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that

Justice Policy Adviser

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Location: Remote – Frequent travel to Damascus Type: Consultancy Reports To: Executive Director     About the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre SJAC is a leading Syrian human rights organization striving to achieve

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #99: Writings On The Wall

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #99 Hearing Date: February 27, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.    Note that this summary is

Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #20: Final Defense Motions Rejected As Trial Nears Verdict

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TRIAL OF AHMAD H.   Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany  Trial Monitoring Summary #20 Hearing Dates: December 3 & 4, 2024    CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that