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TRIAL International Criminal Law Resources

TRIAL International Criminal Law Resources

From its Trial Watch section tracking numerous criminal proceedings in the field of international criminal law (i.e. genocide, war crimes) to its International Law section providing comprehensive definitions of

International Human Rights Law: Introduction by OHCHR

International Human Rights Law: Introduction by OHCHR

This fact sheet provides an overview of the nine core international human rights treaties and the committees, or “treaty bodies,” that monitor their implementation by State parties.

Electronic Information System for International Law

Electronic Information System for International Law

Through EISIL, users can search for research guides, authoritative websites, and primary materials in databases related to international law, including international human rights and international dispute resolution.

On the way to work, a trip to death.

On the way to work, a trip to death.

The Syria Justice and Accountability Center works to collect and document cases from different sources concerning the arrests and abductions of Syrian citizens. The center is highlighting some of these

Local Genevas: Arms for Food?

Local Genevas: Arms for Food?

While the world’s eyes were focused on Geneva II, other negotiations were underway in Damascus Suburbs (Rif Dimashq Governorate). These negotiations did not tackle the big-picture aims of Geneva’

Razed Neighborhoods

Razed Neighborhoods

Last week, Human Rights Watch released a report, “Razed to the Ground: Syria’s Unlawful Neighborhood Demolitions,”  with satellite imagery documenting the destruction of entire neighborhoods in Damascus and Hama.

Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II

Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II

Mohammad Al Abdallah, Andrew Tabler, Balkees Jarrah, Craig Charney, and Firas Maksad On January 29, SJAC convened a discussion entitled “Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II.” This event

“He who did wrong should be accountable” Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice

“He who did wrong should be accountable” Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice

As Syrian opposition and government leaders meet in Geneva, it is critical to consider the opinions of Syrians on the ground, particularly concerning political settlements and transitional justice mechanisms.   Research

Seeking the Truth with Documentation

Seeking the Truth with Documentation

Today’s post highlights the third installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Truth-seeking, download and read the full memorandum, “Data

Memorializing with Documentation

Memorializing with Documentation

Today’s post spotlights the second installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Memorialization, download and read the full memo “Documentation