As in most conflicts zones, sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) has been prevalent in the current Syrian context. A December 2013 Amnesty International memo, for example, reports “most of
While the world’s eyes were focused on Geneva II, other negotiations were underway in Damascus Suburbs (Rif Dimashq Governorate). These negotiations did not tackle the big-picture aims of Geneva’
Last week, Human Rights Watch released a report, “Razed to the Ground: Syria’s Unlawful Neighborhood Demolitions,” with satellite imagery documenting the destruction of entire neighborhoods in Damascus and Hama.
Mohammad Al Abdallah, Andrew Tabler, Balkees Jarrah, Craig Charney, and Firas Maksad On January 29, SJAC convened a discussion entitled “Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II.” This event
As Syrian opposition and government leaders meet in Geneva, it is critical to consider the opinions of Syrians on the ground, particularly concerning political settlements and transitional justice mechanisms. Research
Craig Charney, president of Charney Research, explains to the IPI Global Observatory the findings of a report conducted for the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) examining Syrian perspectives on
SYRIA: direct interviews Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) Executive Director Mohammad Al Abdallah on the trends in efforts to document atrocities committed in Syria. Al Abdallah notes that documentation
Today’s post highlights the third installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Truth-seeking, download and read the full memorandum, “Data
On January 29, the United States Institute for Peace held a meeting to present “‘He who did wrong should be accountable’: Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice“, a new report from
Today’s post spotlights the second installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Memorialization, download and read the full memo “Documentation