Too Little Water, Too Much War: Wheat Shortages in Syria
Drought, the economic ramifications of a decade of war, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are a recipe for food insecurity in Syria. Syrians across the country face a worsening
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Inside the Alaa M. Trial #6 : It’s a conspiracy!
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #6 Hearing Date: March 24, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
FAQs: Universal Jurisdiction
Part II of our Universal Jurisdiction FAQ is available here [https://syriaaccountability.org/faqs-universal-jurisdiction-part-ii/] For years, European prosecutors and police have contacted SJAC with requests for information about human rights
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #5: It’s a smear campaign!
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #5 Hearing Dates: February 22 & 24, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #4: They certainly didn’t turn all the buildings around
Extended summary from day 5 of the Alaa M. Trial
New Report: “Between Hope and Despair: A Way forward after the Koblenz Trial”
This year, the world witnessed the conclusion of the first trial of former Syrian government officials in Koblenz, Germany. Based upon its detailed trial monitoring – as well as the results
Passport Delays Threaten Legal Status of Syrians Abroad
A “crisis of passports” is threatening the legal status of Syrians abroad and restricting their freedom of movement. It has become increasingly difficult for Syrians to renew their passports, which
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #3: So, it’s all fake? – Yes.
TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #3 Hearing Date: February 3, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is
Between Hope and Despair A Way Forward after the Koblenz Trial
Between Hope and Despair A Way Forward after the Koblenz Trial Koblenz Final ENG - WEB.pdf 3 MB download-circle [https://syriaaccountability.org/content/files/2022/04/Koblenz-Final-ENG---WEB-2.pdf] بين
Accountability for Russian crimes in Syria and Ukraine
Those who commit atrocity crimes – whether in Syria, Ukraine, or elsewhere – must be held accountable. But in the fog of war, it is difficult to know how to pursue justice.