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Impunity as Everyday Life

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Even in areas of Syria away from the immediate vicinity of shelling or battles, the imposition of armed force is very real. Many authorities feel a sense of impunity within

Polio spreads as targeting of health workers continues

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In the latest example of Syria’s dire health crisis, ten cases of polio were confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) this week. But this shouldn’t come as

Wise Words That Deserve Repeating: The ICTJ on Syria

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Earlier this month the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) released a brief titled “Towards a Transitional Justice Strategy for Syria [http://ictj.org/sites/default/files/ICTJ-Syria-Analysis-2013.pdf].” There’

Hezbollah’s executions highlight violations against detainees

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As a stark reminder of the pervasive climate of impunity in Syria, a video recently posted online is said to show Hezbollah militants summarily executing their captives. Though unverified, the

The Short and the Long View: Documentation for Accountability

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Recent days have seen a flurry of activities that have the potential to drive forward accountability in Syria. The UN Security Council passed Resolution 2118 [http://www.un.org/News/

“On the Basis of Evidence”

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The United Nations published yesterday its official “Report on the Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in the Ghouta Area of Damascus.” The report owes its existence to a series of

Chemical weapons aren’t the only lethal weapons in Syria

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With international condemnation once again narrowed in on the use of chemical weapons in Syria, other grave human rights violations escape such attention.  As American comedian Jon Stewart sarcastically put

Ghouta Attack Underlines Value of Documentation

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In addition to exposing and recording the reality of a horrifying chemical weapons attack, the photos, videos, and written reports from Ghouta also brought increased attention to the power of

Will Accountability Itself be a Casualty of Ghouta?

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Hundreds of people were killed in last week’s chemical attack in the Ghouta region of eastern Damascus. Haunting, tragic, and horrifying photos and videos have emerged as a result

Musab AlShabib documents violations in Idlib

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Much of the work of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre is founded on the critical role of documentation in supporting transitional justice. But where does this information come from,