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Syria Sanctions Since the Fall of Assad: Updates from the United States and European Union

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In the aftermath of the fall of Bashar al-Assad in early December 2024, the United States and the European Union have taken steps to ease sanctions and facilitate the provision

Inside the Dabbagh Trial #1

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TRIAL OF ALI MAMLOUK, JAMIL HASSAN AND ABDEL SALAM MAHMOUD OR THE “DABBAGH TRIAL” Court of Appeal – Paris, France Hearing Date: May 21, 2024  CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of

Searching for the Missing in Post-Assad Syria: Lessons from the Investigation of Mezzeh Military Airport

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This investigation by SJAC and the Association of Detainees and Missing Persons of Sednaya Prison (ADMSP) into detention at Mezzeh Military Airport provides in depth information on how the facility operated, the crimes committed there.

The Trial of Ali Mamlouk, Jamil Hassan, and Abdel Salam Mahmoud

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SJAC's trial monitoring efforts have been suspended by the U.S. foreign aid freeze. This report was completed prior to the freeze. More information is available here In

Inside the Hasna A. Trial # 4: Trial Judgement

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District Court of the Hague – Schiphol Judicial Complex, The Netherlands   Trial Monitoring Summary #4 Hearing Date: December 11, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary

Initial Justice Recommendations for Syria’s Interim President

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Since the departure of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, demands for justice have arisen from Syrians and the international community alike. Most suggest that the process be Syrian-led and inclusive,

Two Months After Assad’s Fall, Assad-Like Violations Are Still Being Committed in Syria

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Support SJAC's Work Last month, Ahmed Al-Sharaa was officially named president of Syria’s transitional government, an action partnered with sweeping changes to the country’s governance such

Inside the Ahmad H. Trial #14: A Lucky Escape and a Fearful Testimony

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SJAC's trial monitoring efforts have been suspended by the U.S. foreign aid freeze. This report was completed prior to the freeze. More information is available here TRIAL

SJAC Suspends Programs in Response to U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze

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Update: SJAC Resume Programs Suspended by U.S. Aid FreezeOn January 24th, 2025, SJAC announced that a stop-work order issued by the Department of State had suspended many of our

Inside the Hasna A. Trial #3: Final Submissions by the Defense, Rebuttal of Injured Party Claim, Rebuttal and Surrebuttal of Prosecutor and Defense Teams

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District Court of the Hague – Schiphol Judicial Complex, The Netherlands Trial Monitoring Summary #3 Hearing Date: October 17, 2024    CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary