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WITNESS PROTECTION IN BELGIUM

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GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA I. TIMELINE: Criminal Proceedings in Belgium? II. ELIGIBILITY: Who can be a witness in Belgium? * What is a "witness"? * Is

Video: Searching for Missing Yazidis in Syria

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Watch SJAC's summary of its report on the search for missing Yazidis in Syria

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #103: A Tale of Fiction and Memoir from the Syrian Uprising

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #103 Hearing Date: April 29, 2025  CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary is

Investigation into Extrajudicial Executions in Syria

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1. Introduction Parties to the armed conflicts on the Syrian territory have used any imaginable method to inflict human suffering, including the bombing of hospitals, schools, and IDP camps, as

Syria: As-Suwayda: 57 Civil Society Organizations Call for Immediate End to Violence and Protection of Civilians

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All human rights violations must be investigated, hate speech must stop, and a transparent, inclusive Syrian national dialogue must begin  18/07/2025 The undersigned organizations express deep concern over

Inside the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. Trial #01: Genocide Charges at Trial: The First Day in Munich

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TRIAL OF TWANA H.S. AND ASIA R.A. Higher Regional Court – Munich, Germany   Trial Monitoring Summary #01  Hearing Date: May 19, 2025    CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #102: Between Persecution and Propaganda

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TRIAL OF ALAA M. Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #102 Hearing Date: April 3, 2025 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture.   Note that this summary is

French Court May Set Global Precedent in Assad Immunity Case

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Until now, so-called ‘personal immunity’ prevents any head of a state from being prosecuted by courts of a foreign country. However, this long-standing protection is now being tested in France.

SJAC’s Trial Monitors Reflect on the Alaa M. Verdict

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On June 16, 2025, in a groundbreaking verdict, Syrian doctor Alaa M. was convicted of crimes against humanity for torturing his patients. This landmark decision marks the first criminal trial

Victims’ Legal Representative – Consultancy

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Reports to: Legal Director  Location: Germany, France, and The Netherlands (3 roles) About the Consultancy:  The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) seeks Victims’ Legal Representatives based in Germany, the