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Mzaik v. Syrian Arab Republic: Assad Government Found Guilty of Torturing American Citizen

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Washington, DC: 08/14/2025 “This week’s ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia reaffirms the systematic torture and abuse committed in Assad-era prisons,

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #106: The Prosecution’s Closing Statement

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #106 Hearing Date: May 27, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary is

Inside the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. Trial #2: On Trial for the Second Time: The Previous Conviction of Twana H.S.

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TRIAL OF TWANA H.S. AND ASIA R.A. Higher Regional Court – Munich, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #2 Hearing Date: May 26, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #105: The Defense’s Last Dispute

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #105 Hearing Date: May 20, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary is

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #1: Opening of the Trial and Challenge to the Court’s Legitimacy

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TRIAL OF MAJDI N.  Court of Assize – Paris, France  Trial Monitoring Summary #1  Hearing Dates: April 29 & 30, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape

French Court Rules: Justice Begins Where Sovereignty Ends—even for Assad

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See our article on the Court of Cassation’s hearing of July 4, 2025 While he held power in Damascus, French courts lacked the jurisdiction to issue an arrest warrant

Verified Evidence Reveals Rights Violations in Suwayda

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On July 13, 2025, the Internal Security Forces of the Syrian government halted traffic on the Damascus-Suwayda road after a Druze truck driver was reportedly kidnapped, an action that was

Overview of Institutions Pursuing Justice and Accountability in Syria

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Since the fall of the Assad government in Syria, the transitional government of Ahmed Al-Sharaa has established several institutions to pursue justice and accountability efforts. These entities join an already

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #104: Settling on the Final Charges

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #104 Hearing Date: May 15, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary is

WITNESS PROTECTION IN BELGIUM

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GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA I. TIMELINE: Criminal Proceedings in Belgium? II. ELIGIBILITY: Who can be a witness in Belgium? * What is a "witness"? * Is