The Fight for Justice in a Post-Assad Syria
Thirteen years ago, SJAC began preparing for the day after the fall of the Assad government, with the steadfast belief that Syrians would someday have an opportunity to pursue meaningful
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Hezbollah’s Role in Syria Under Scrutiny in Historic Trial in Germany
On October 15, 2024, at the Higher Regional Court Stuttgart, Germany, began the first trial worldwide against a Hezbollah member for crimes committed in the Syrian conflict. The trial provides
Syrian Journalists Face Deportation and Repression in Türkiye
Syrian journalists and activists are facing an increasingly dangerous situation in Türkiye. With shifting political dynamics and heightened scrutiny from Turkish authorities, Syrian reporters are subjected to threats that compromise
Syria Remains Unsafe Despite Misleading Media Attention on German Court Ruling
In August, the Higher Administrative Court (OVG) Münster ruled that Syria is no longer generally unsafe, prompting a wave of media outcry. Many outlets have portrayed this ruling as a
A Syrian Reacts to Tourism Vloggers in Syria
SJAC's Executive Director takes you on one last summer vacation....to Syria
A Decade After Sinjar: Yazidis Missing in Syria
A decade after ISIS launched its genocidal assault on Yazidis in the Sinjar region of northwestern Iraq, its impact—and the struggles of Yazidi survivors for justice—continue to reverberate
Seeing Justice Done in Duesseldorf
“Justice must not only be done, but it must be seen to be done.” Syrian civil society has long complained about lack of access to Syria related trials taking place
Understanding the Role of DNA in Identifying Missing Persons
When speaking with families of missing persons, one of the first questions SJAC often hears is, ‘Can you use DNA to find our missing loved ones?’ The simple answer is
Civil Society Organizations Call on the EU to Stop Funding and Endorsing Rights Violations Against Syrian Refugees in Türkiye
The undersigned organizations – representing a diverse collection of civil society – raise serious concerns regarding the sharp rise in anti-Syrian sentiment and accompanying violence in Türkiye. The actions carried out by
Press Release: SJAC provides crucial evidence in support of U.S. case against former Syrian government official
Washington, DC: July 17, 2024 The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested a former Syrian Government Official, Brigadier-General Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, in Los Angeles, California on suspicion of visa