Returns to Syria Remain Unsafe: Insights From a Recent German Court Ruling
One year after the fall of the Assad government, the EU has continued to grapple with how to respond to Syrians’ claims for protection. On October 31, 2025, the Cologne
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Safeguarding Syria’s Reconstruction: Why Anti-Corruption Must Come First
Syria is entering a new phase, one marked by renewed public engagement and growing international interest in reconstruction. Recent crowdfunding campaigns and early reconstruction initiatives have generated a sense of
Joint Position Paper on the Progress of the Transitional Process in Syria: A Letter to the Damascus Dialogue Day Conference
14 November 2025 Approaching one year since the fall of the Assad regime and the start of the transitional phase, Syria finds itself facing an extremely complex political landscape and
Joint Position Paper on the Directive from the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor
Restrictions on NGOs Must Be Suspended and Civic Space Expanded Wednesday, 22- October- 2025 On October 1st, 2025, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Ms. Hind Kabawat, issued a
Op-ed: The First Election in The New Syria: A Missed Opportunity
On October 5, 2025, Syria held its first parliamentary election since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a moment that could have marked a turning point to the country's
TPS Termination for Syrians: A Call for a Six-Month Extension Amid Ongoing Instability
On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals, effective September 30, 2025. Syrian TPS holders will
A Roadmap for Transitional Justice in Syria – September 2025
On May 17, President Al-Sharaa announced the creation of two new, independent commissions, one focused on transitional justice (though only for crimes committed by the Assad government) and one focused
Joint Position Paper Regarding the Temporary Electoral System for the Syrian Parliament
Decree No. (143): Reforming the Electoral System is a Prerequisite for a Parliament Capable of Supporting Political Transition Decree No. (143) of 2025, issued by the Transitional President of Syria
Conditions for safe and dignified voluntary return currently absent in Syria
Since the fall of the Assad government, EU member states have become increasingly vocal about the possibility of designating Syria as a safe country for the voluntary return of refugees
In a first, Dutch Court Awards Damages to Syrian Victim Based Upon SJAC’s Expert Report
Summary In a landmark decision for Syrian victims and survivors, the Hague Court of Appeal awarded €40,000 to a Syrian victim of torture. The Court upheld the conviction of