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Lafarge Trial Opens in France: French Company is being tried for financing ISIS in Syria

Lafarge Trial Opens in France: French Company is being tried for financing ISIS in Syria

Washington, DC: 11/04/2025  In September 2016, the French Ministry of Finance filed a criminal complaint against Lafarge for its alleged illegal purchase of oil in Syria in violation

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #11: Testimony of OCLCH Chief Investigator on the Jaysh Al-Islam's Recruitment of Children and Prison System

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #11: Testimony of OCLCH Chief Investigator on the Jaysh Al-Islam's Recruitment of Children and Prison System

TRIAL OF MAJDI N.  Court of Assize – Paris, France Trial Monitoring Summary #11  Hearing Date: May 7, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

Inside the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. Trial #05: Pieces of a Puzzle Leading to Munich

Inside the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. Trial #05: Pieces of a Puzzle Leading to Munich

TRIAL OF TWANA H.S. AND ASIA R.A.   Higher Regional Court – Munich, Germany      Trial Monitoring Summary #05     Hearing Date: June 30, July 1, 2 & 3, 2025        CAUTION: Some

Joint Position Paper on the Directive from the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor

Joint Position Paper on the Directive from the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor

Restrictions on NGOs Must Be Suspended and Civic Space Expanded Wednesday, 22- October- 2025 On October 1st, 2025, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Ms. Hind Kabawat, issued a

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #10: Testimonies of OCLCH Head and Chief of Operations on the Circumstances of Majdi N.’s Arrest

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #10: Testimonies of OCLCH Head and Chief of Operations on the Circumstances of Majdi N.’s Arrest

TRIAL OF MAJDI N.  Court of Assize – Paris, France Trial Monitoring Summary #10  Hearing Date: May 7, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #9: Majdi N.'s Interrogation on Personality

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #9: Majdi N.'s Interrogation on Personality

TRIAL OF MAJDI N.  Court of Assize – Paris, France Trial Monitoring Summary #9  Hearing Date: May 6, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

Trial of Samir Al-Sheikh #3: The Third Time was Not the Charm

Trial of Samir Al-Sheikh #3: The Third Time was Not the Charm

TRIAL OF SAMIR Al SHEIKH  U.S. District Court for the Central District of California  Trial Monitoring Summary #3  Hearing Date: October 14, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #8: Testimony of Expert Psychiatrist

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #8: Testimony of Expert Psychiatrist

TRIAL OF MAJDI N.  Court of Assize – Paris, France  Trial Monitoring Summary #8   Hearing Date: May 19, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #7: Audition of Expert Criminal Justice Social Worker on Majdi N.’s Personal Background

Inside the Majdi N. Trial #7: Audition of Expert Criminal Justice Social Worker on Majdi N.’s Personal Background

Court of Assize – Paris, France  Trial Monitoring Summary #7     Hearing Date: May 6, 2025   CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, rape or other violent acts.      Note that

Op-ed: The First Election in The New Syria: A Missed Opportunity

Op-ed: The First Election in The New Syria: A Missed Opportunity

On October 5, 2025, Syria held its first parliamentary election since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a moment that could have marked a turning point to the country's