[Previously published [https://everycasualty.org/perpetrators-documentation-as-sources-of-evidence-for-casualty-recording/] on Every Casualty on October 20, 2021] This article is based on the presentation given by Roger Lu Phillips at a webinar on casualty
As the international community continues to normalize relations with the Syrian government, Syrians in the diaspora have expressed growing concerns for their safety. Yet their calls have gone largely ignored.
International power dynamics have created significant challenges [https://syriaaccountability.org/updates/2020/11/25/consideration-of-a-pooled-jurisdiction-tribunal-for-syria/] in identifying a viable model for transitional justice in Syria. Regardless of the model chosen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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