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The New Child Rights Law in Syria will not protect children

The New Child Rights Law in Syria will not protect children

In August 2021, the Syrian government formally issued a new law (No. 21/2021 [https://truth-sy.com/12518.html]) expanding the rights and protections afforded to children. However, the reality

A Missed Opportunity: Court Denies Recording of Closing Statements in Koblenz

A Missed Opportunity: Court Denies Recording of Closing Statements in Koblenz

The Higher Regional Court of Koblenz has recently denied [https://twitter.com/ECCHRBerlin/status/1434783261688008706] yet another request to allow for audio recordings of the Koblenz Trial. By that, it

Looking Across the Pond: What Germany and the US can learn from each other when prosecuting international crimes

Looking Across the Pond: What Germany and the US can learn from each other when prosecuting international crimes

As part of its work monitoring trials [https://syriaaccountability.org/trial-monitoring/] that prosecute crimes committed in Syria, SJAC has closely followed the developments of US v. Alexanda Kotey and El

Juvenile Justice and Victim Participation in trials of Foreign ISIS Members

Juvenile Justice and Victim Participation in trials of Foreign ISIS Members

Two recent cases in Germany raise the question of how to balance the rights of juvenile defendants with the rights of victims to participate in proceedings. The Higher Regional Court

Priorities for the 2021 United Nations General Assembly

Priorities for the 2021 United Nations General Assembly

In preparation for the upcoming high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, SJAC is outlining its advocacy priorities. SJAC hopes that member states will use the opportunity afforded by

1,000 Families of those Kidnapped by ISIS Ask for Assistance from the United States

1,000 Families of those Kidnapped by ISIS Ask for Assistance from the United States

We, the families of those kidnapped by ISIS, are writing to the U.S. administration to ask for support in the search for our loved ones. When ISIS entered Northeast

What Afghanistan Portends for Syria

What Afghanistan Portends for Syria

As of this writing, Afghanistan remains in crisis with victims reeling from ISIS-Khoresan’s attacks on civilians and U.S. soldiers at the Kabul airport. Numerous efforts are underway to

Why the US Should Expand Sanctions in Northern Syria

Why the US Should Expand Sanctions in Northern Syria

The recent imposition of U.S. sanctions on the Turkish-backed armed group Ahrar al-Sharqiya represents a step forward in protecting human rights in northern Syria. Reactions to the sanctions by

Spike in “Honor Killings” Fuels Protests for Accountability in Northeast Syria

Spike in “Honor Killings” Fuels Protests for Accountability in Northeast Syria

Two recent honor killings in Syria’s northeast have ignited public outrage and started a debate about how these murders should be prosecuted in the community. It is nearly impossible

Lebanon’s Economic Turmoil: Syrians face Unique Vulnerabilities

Lebanon’s Economic Turmoil: Syrians face Unique Vulnerabilities

One year after the Beirut blast that killed over 200 people, including Syrian refugees [https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/news/briefing/2020/8/5f32469f4/beirut-blast-death-toll-includes-dozens-refugees-emergency-response-ramps.html] , Lebanon lacks a functioning