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Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #1: The First Day of the Proceedings

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Hanseatic Higher Regional Court – Hamburg, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #1 Hearing Date: May 17, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim

UX Engineer

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Location: Worldwide (Remote) Duration: 12 months (with possible extension, see below) Hours: 35-40 hours/week Rate: Competitive (see below) About SJAC The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is a

Human Rights Violations in Syria - April 2024

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SJAC’s human rights violations map compiles data collected by our field team of documentation coordinators.

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #73: Read Very Carefully and Comprehend!

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Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #73 Hearing Date: May 7 and 8, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

Trial Monitor – Consultancy

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Reports to: Legal Director Location: Dusseldorf, Germany About the Consultancy: The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) seeks a trial monitor based in or near Dusseldorf, Germany to support its

Militant Enterprises: The Jihadist Private Military Companies of Northwest Syria

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Background: In 2015, the emergence of Malhama Tactical, a ‘jihadist’ private military company (PMC), marked the beginning of a new type of armed group entering the Syrian conflict. Where many

To Each His Own – Immunities in International Law

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On February 21, 2024, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued a decision on the prolongation of the pre-trial detention of Ahmad H. The Syrian national is indicted for

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #72: “He expresses his anger; he does not swallow it”

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Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #72 Hearing Date: April 15, 16, 18 & 19, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not

“She is Still a Child": Investigating Child Recruitment Practices by the Revolutionary Youth in NE Syria

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Throughout the Syrian conflict, multiple armed factions have engaged in the recruitment of child soldiers. Groups gathered under the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and affiliated organizations are no exception to