Amnesty & Accountability: Justice in post-Assad Syria
In the almost six weeks since the fall of the Assad government, the new caretaker government has primarily focused on the immediate needs of the Syrian people. However, the government
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Europe’s Reaction to the Fall of Assad and the Impact on Syrian Refugees
In a shock lightening offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) toppled the government of Bashar al-Assad, putting an end to the repressive 54-year rule of the Assad dynasty. In response, member
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
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