Forgotten in Transitional Justice: Syrians with Disabilities
Over 30 percent of the Syrian population is disabled—a number far above the global average of 15 percent. Physical and mental disabilities amongst the Syrian population are in large
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Inside the Alaa M. Trial #59: Self-Inflicted Injury
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #59 Hearing Date: October 31 & November 2, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not
"Buried In Silence" Connections to the Trial of Alaa M.
In their latest report “Buried in Silence” the Association for the Defense of the Missing and Prisoners of Sednaya (ADMSP) exposed the horrifying conditions endured by detainees in Tishreen Military
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #58: Accusing the Accusers
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #58 Hearing Date: October 17 & 19, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
How to Document Atrocities in the Gaza War
With the attention of the world fixed on the current Israeli siege and bombardment of Gaza, SJAC has chosen to use this space to provide resources that can assist efforts
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #57: Are You Sure About That?
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #57 Hearing Date: October 10 & 12, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #56: Whatshisface
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #56 Hearing Date: October 5, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Whose Right to a Speedy Trial?
Detention is one of the harshest measures a state can legally impose on a human being under its jurisdiction. This violation of a person’s liberty requires the highest standards
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #55: Understanding the Syrian Conflict – Better Late Than Never
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #55 Hearing Date: September 18 & 19, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #54: To Err Is Human, But to Persist, Diabolical
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #54 Hearing Date: September 5 & 7, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a