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Investigating Ethnic Cleansing Requires An Independent Fact-Finding Mission

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On June 19, the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) took control of Tal Abyad and drove out the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The fighting caused about

Failure to Arrest al-Bashir Undermines International Justice

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Last week, in defiance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and an order by the South African High Court barring his exit, Omar al-Bashir boarded a plane back

US Issues First Apology for Syrian Civilian Deaths

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On May 21, the United States Central Command (CentCom) issued a statement admitting that two Syrian children died as a result of US airstrikes which targeted the Khorasan Group, an

SJAC’s Panel Event on Current Accountability Options for Syria

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Speakers at SJAC’s Panel. Photo Credit: SJAC On May 12, the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC), in cooperation with the American Bar Association’s International Criminal Court Project

Passport Controls Loosened but Problems Remain

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In late April, the Syrian government announced a change to its policy on issuing and renewing passports. Instead of submitting every application to an intelligence review, embassies and consulates will

A Step towards Justice: Current accountability options for crimes under international law committed in Syria

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A Step towards Justice: Current accountability options for crimes under international law committed in Syria A-Step-towards-Justice1.pdf 965 KB download-circle [https://syriaaccountability.org/content/images/wordpress/A-Step-towards-Justice1.pdf] As the

Recent Tragedy Highlights Plight of Syrian Refugees

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The Italian Coast Guard rescuing migrants who survived a shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa in 2013 | Photo Credit: Guardia Costiera In mid-April, over 900 migrants, many of whom were

Corporate Responsibility and Accountability for Syria

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Abu Dhabi Judicial Department When discussing accountability options for Syria, the international community has generally focused on criminal prosecutions in international courts or courts of Western countries. Certainly, these jurisdictions

Property Restoration as a Component of Transitional Justice

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In early April, Syria’s Southern Front coalition seized the Nasib Border Crossing from government forces in a major rebel-led victory. Following the seizure, the rebels and their supporters looted

Recent Prisoner Release Fails to Build Trust Among Syrians

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In late March, Russia facilitated the release of nearly 700 prisoners held by the Assad regime. While Russia’s Foreign Ministry lauded [http://www.mid.ru/brp_4.nsf/0/