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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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On June 26, people from around the world commemorated the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Three years ago, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon recognized this

Investigating Ethnic Cleansing Requires An Independent Fact-Finding Mission

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On June 19, the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) took control of Tal Abyad and drove out the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The fighting caused about

Failure to Arrest al-Bashir Undermines International Justice

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Last week, in defiance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and an order by the South African High Court barring his exit, Omar al-Bashir boarded a plane back

A Step towards Justice: Current accountability options for crimes under international law committed in Syria

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A Step towards Justice: Current accountability options for crimes under international law committed in Syria A-Step-towards-Justice1.pdf 965 KB download-circle [https://syriaaccountability.org/content/images/wordpress/A-Step-towards-Justice1.pdf] As the

Recent Tragedy Highlights Plight of Syrian Refugees

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The Italian Coast Guard rescuing migrants who survived a shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa in 2013 | Photo Credit: Guardia Costiera In mid-April, over 900 migrants, many of whom were

Corporate Responsibility and Accountability for Syria

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Abu Dhabi Judicial Department When discussing accountability options for Syria, the international community has generally focused on criminal prosecutions in international courts or courts of Western countries. Certainly, these jurisdictions

Property Restoration as a Component of Transitional Justice

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In early April, Syria’s Southern Front coalition seized the Nasib Border Crossing from government forces in a major rebel-led victory. Following the seizure, the rebels and their supporters looted

Recent Prisoner Release Fails to Build Trust Among Syrians

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In late March, Russia facilitated the release of nearly 700 prisoners held by the Assad regime. While Russia’s Foreign Ministry lauded [http://www.mid.ru/brp_4.nsf/0/

The Publication of Victims' Photographs Online Jeopardizes Security and Accountability in Syria

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Recently, an organization called the Syria Association for Missing and Conscience Detainees (SAFMCD) began publishing [http://www.safmcd.com/martyr/category.php?] the photos of thousands of Syrian victims killed

Al Bawaba - The numbers game: Counting the dead in Syria

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Al Bawaba reports on efforts by non-governmental organizations and the United Nations (UN) to document atrocities committed in the Syria conflict. Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) Executive Director Mohammad