A First Step Towards Transitional Justice in Syria
On May 17, President Al-Sharaa signed Decree No. 20 regarding the formation of a National Commission for Transitional Justice (NCTJ). The Decree provides that the NCTJ will be responsible for
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Revenge Killings Targeting Assad Regime Affiliates (December 2024 - May 2025)
Since the collapse of the Assad government in early December, SJAC has been tracking the violence erupting across Syria to identify trends emerging in targeted victims. After analyzing media reports
The Syrian Government Must Investigate the Targeting of Alawite Civilians in Homs
Multiple times per week since early 2025, SJAC has received reports about Syrians, both men and women, being killed by “unknown gunmen” or found dead bearing gunshot wounds. Based upon
A Step towards Justice: ten years later
With the departure of Assad, comprehensive justice for Syrians finally appeared to be on the horizon. Renewed clashes in the first weeks of March only serve to underline the importance
A Problematic Constitutional Declaration
On March 13, Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa signed a Constitutional Declaration (unofficial English translation) which will dictate the terms of governance in Syria for the next five years. There is
SJAC’s Analysis of Atrocities Committed in Latakia and Tartous
Overview On March 6, 2025, a group of pro-Assad insurgents ambushed members of the new government’s General Security forces near Jableh (Latakia governorate), killing more than 13 members. Pro-Assad