Inside the Alaa M. Trial #41: The Scape Goat
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #41 Hearing Dates: May 02 & 04, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
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PRIORITIES FOR THE BRUSSELS VII CONFERENCE
Ahead of the 2023 Brussels VII Conference ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’, the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is outlining its policy priorities for EU member
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #40: Blood Bath
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #40 Hearing Dates: April 24 & 25 & 27, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is
The Syrian Refugee Crisis Facing Brussels VII
The past twelve years have seen growing resentment in Lebanon and Türkiye as politicians and voters turn against their Syrian refugee populations. While the European Union has funneled billions of
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #39: Making Mountains Out of Molehills
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #39 Hearing Dates: March 28, 30 & 31 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not
SJAC Launches an Updated Version of its Documentation and Human Rights Training Platform
Today SJAC launches an updated version of its Arabic documentation training platform. This platform helps Syrian activists develop the skills necessary to collect witness testimonials and preserve evidence of human
A Response to Meta's Request for Comment on Armenian Prisoner of War Video
Earlier this year, the Oversight Board which was set up to review content moderation decisions made by Facebook, requested comment on whether a video depicting an apparent war crime in
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #38: Night Shifts
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #38 Hearing Dates: March 21, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Refugees as Witnesses in Germany
A Unique Connection The Syrian conflict has displaced more than 12 million persons – either internally or internationally, to neighboring countries and beyond. According to UNHCR, approximately 1 million Syrian asylum-seekers
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #37: Friend Today, Foe Tomorrow
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #37 Hearing Dates: March 14, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript