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Inside the Rafik A. Trial #3: The Prosecutor’s and the Defense’s Pleadings

Inside the Rafik A. Trial #3: The Prosecutor’s and the Defense’s Pleadings

TRIAL OF RAFIK A. District Court the Hague - The Hague, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #3 Hearing Dates: April 21, 22 & 23, 2026     CAUTION: Some testimony may include

Honor the Victims Through Fair and Robust Trials

Honor the Victims Through Fair and Robust Trials

Originally published on August 12th, 2026, by SJAC’s Deputy Director, Aweiss Al Doboush, who attended several sessions of Atef Najib’s trial. Today, before the verdict, I remember the

The Trial of Wasim Al-Assad Reveals Flaws in Syria’s Justice System

The Trial of Wasim Al-Assad Reveals Flaws in Syria’s Justice System

Damascus, Syria: August 18, 2026 “The Syrian public deserves trials against Assad officials that are credible, strengthen the rule of law, and expose the crimes of the past; the trial

Inside the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. Trial #35: The Final Judgement

Inside the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. Trial #35: The Final Judgement

TRIAL OF TWANA H.S. AND ASIA R.A.   Higher Regional Court – Munich, Germany      Trial Monitoring Summary #35     Hearing Date: July 13, 2026        CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions

Inside the Rafik A. Trial #2: Reclaiming Agency: The Plaintiffs’ Statements

Inside the Rafik A. Trial #2: Reclaiming Agency: The Plaintiffs’ Statements

TRIAL OF RAFIK A. District Court the Hague - The Hague, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #2 Hearing Dates: April 13 & 14, 2026     CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic

Inside the Trial of Wasim Al-Assad #3: The Prosecution Demanded Death Sentence

Inside the Trial of Wasim Al-Assad #3: The Prosecution Demanded Death Sentence

TRIAL OF WASIM AL-ASSAD The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria Trial Monitoring Summary #3 Hearing Date: July 22, 2026 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or

Inside the Trial of Wasim Al-Assad #2: I Am the State and the Law

Inside the Trial of Wasim Al-Assad #2: I Am the State and the Law

TRIAL OF WASIM AL-ASSAD   The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria   Trial Monitoring Summary #2   Hearing Date: July 15, 2026   CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or

Major Flaws in the Trial Against Atef Najib

Major Flaws in the Trial Against Atef Najib

Damascus, Syria: August 11, 2026  “The conviction of Atef Najib is a historical step in Syria’s transitional period, but it has exposed major flaws in the justice system which

Inside the Coastal Incidents Trial – Assad’s Affiliates #6: Too Poor to Fund Terrorism

Inside the Coastal Incidents Trial – Assad’s Affiliates #6: Too Poor to Fund Terrorism

TRIAL OF THE COASTAL INCIDENTS Military Criminal Court – Aleppo, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #6 – Assad’s Affiliates  Hearing Date: May 14, 2026 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of

Inside the Rafik A. Trial #1: Opening of the Trial: Allegations, Denials, and Competing Narratives

Inside the Rafik A. Trial #1: Opening of the Trial: Allegations, Denials, and Competing Narratives

TRIAL OF RAFIK A. District Court the Hague - The Hague, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #1  Hearing Dates: April 8 & 9, 2026     CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic