2023 Updates to SJAC’s Bayanat Database
In 2023, SJAC’s relational database Bayanat, underwent a series of transformative updates, improving security, efficiency, and user experience. This article looks at some of the most important changes to
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Inside the Alaa M. Trial #63: O Brother Where Art Thou?
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #63 Hearing Date: December 14, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #61: When the Plaster Starts Crumbling
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #61 Hearing Date: November 14, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #60: Al Agi on the Defensive
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #60 Hearing Date: November 7 & 9, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
Forgotten in Transitional Justice: Syrians with Disabilities
Over 30 percent of the Syrian population is disabled—a number far above the global average of 15 percent. Physical and mental disabilities amongst the Syrian population are in large
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #59: Self-Inflicted Injury
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #59 Hearing Date: October 31 & November 2, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not
"Buried In Silence" Connections to the Trial of Alaa M.
In their latest report “Buried in Silence” the Association for the Defense of the Missing and Prisoners of Sednaya (ADMSP) exposed the horrifying conditions endured by detainees in Tishreen Military
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #58: Accusing the Accusers
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #58 Hearing Date: October 17 & 19, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
How to Document Atrocities in the Gaza War
With the attention of the world fixed on the current Israeli siege and bombardment of Gaza, SJAC has chosen to use this space to provide resources that can assist efforts
Inside the Alaa M. Trial #57: Are You Sure About That?
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #57 Hearing Date: October 10 & 12, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a