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Conclusion of Anwar Raslan Trial Report Translations

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Today, we are happy to announce that every trial report from the Anwar Raslan and Eyad Al-Gharib trial is now accessible to our English and Arabic speaking audiences. These reports

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #32: Alaa M. challenges a witness to “Look me in the eye!”

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Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #32 Hearing Dates: January 17 & 19, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

As rescue efforts wind down, Syrian survivors face discrimination amidst desolation in Turkey

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With Turkey’s disaster management authority (AFAD) announcing an imminent end to rescue operations following the country’s string of deadly earthquakes, efforts to meet the acute needs of survivors

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #31: To be(at), or not to be(at): that is the question!

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Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #31 Hearing Dates: January 10 and 12, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

In the Wake of the 6 February Earthquake in Syria, a Broken Aid Regime is to Blame

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As the dust settles from the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February, failings of the international emergency response and subsequent relief efforts are coming

The Welcome Corps and Attempts to Resettle Refugees

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On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of State announced a new private sponsorship program, entitled the Welcome Corps, which allows groups of five or more adult U.S.

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #30: Lamb Among Wolves

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Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #30 Hearing Dates: December 20, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #29: “Insults are like drinking water”

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Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #29 Hearing Dates: December 13 & 15, 2022 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

Syria’s Economic Collapse: Violence without a Perpetrator?

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Syria’s economic crisis has hit its worst point since the onset of the conflict, and Syrians are paying the price. In December, the Syrian lira fell to an all-time

A Revolving Door of Oppressors: Violence and Violations on Syria’s Frontlines

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Before being detained and tortured by ISIS, Sami* was detained by Jabhat Al-Nusra. Before that, Sami was detained by an opposition-affiliated Palestinian militia, and before that, imprisoned by the Syrian