FAQs: Universal Jurisdiction - Part II
In April, SJAC published a series of eight questions [https://syriaaccountability.org/faqs-universal-jurisdiction/] sent to us by Syrians who wanted to learn more about how to file criminal complaints against
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Syrian Organizations Reiterate Support for a Missing Persons Mechanism
The undersigned organizations, representing a diverse collection of Syrian civil society, want to reiterate our unified support for an independent, international, inclusive missing persons mechanism, in line with prior requests
The Legality of Israeli Airstrikes in Syria
Since the beginning of the Syrian conflict, Israel has regularly conducted airstrikes on Syrian government troops [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220224-three-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-strike-near-damascus-state-media] , Iran-backed forces [https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #9: Building Bridges
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Report 9 Hearing Date: April 26, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Alaa M. Trial – Challenges to a Fair and Public Trial
The Koblenz Trial [https://syriaaccountability.org/the-trial-of-anwar-raslan-and-eyad-al-gharib/] and the trial of Alaa M. [https://syriaaccountability.org/update-german-prosecutor-indicted-syrian-doctor-for-crimes-against-humanity/] in Frankfurt are the first time that Syrians are witnessing affiliates of the
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #8: Rising tensions
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #8 Hearing Date: April 5 & 7, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this report is not a
Chaos and False Hope after the General Amnesty Decree
Last week, the Syrian government announced a decree awarding amnesty to all those accused of committing acts of terrorism prior to 30 April 2022. This announcement was followed by the
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #7: Attempts to unveil the conspiracy
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #7 Hearing Date: March 29, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
How to Get Involved in SJAC’s Missing Persons Program
SJAC’s missing person program seeks to discover the fates of and pursue justice for those kidnapped by ISIS in Northeast Syria. SJAC is actively seeking information about those who