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Consideration of a “Pooled Jurisdiction” Tribunal for Syria

Consideration of a “Pooled Jurisdiction” Tribunal for Syria

The Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) has initiated a discussion [https://www.dw.com/en/syrians-seek-justice-for-war-crimes-in-europes-courts/a-55632079?maca=en-Twitter-sharing] with Syrian civil society groups about the creation of a Nuremberg-like

Hunger and COVID-19: Syrians are Facing Overlapping Humanitarian Crises

Hunger and COVID-19: Syrians are Facing Overlapping Humanitarian Crises

While the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Syria, the country is also fighting a pandemic of hunger. In late October, images spread online of those waiting for

Decisions in Denmark Risk Protections for Syrian Refugees

Decisions in Denmark Risk Protections for Syrian Refugees

This past summer, the Danish Refugee Appeals Board, a quasi-judicial body that processes complaints about asylum-related decisions in Denmark, confirmed the Danish Immigration Service’s (DIS) decision to revoke or

It’s time to stop impunity for crimes against journalists in Syria

It’s time to stop impunity for crimes against journalists in Syria

Since 2014, November 2nd has been dedicated to remembering all journalists who have been killed, harmed, or detained while pursuing their profession and to continuing the fight against impunity for

Obtaining Justice and Accountability: Recent Transitional Justice Developments

Obtaining Justice and Accountability: Recent Transitional Justice Developments

A number of recent developments regarding justice for Syrian war crimes highlight the need for a more comprehensive solution. These include an action likely to begin at the International Court

Deteriorating Security Conditions in Al-Hol Camp Necessitate Repatriation Programs

Deteriorating Security Conditions in Al-Hol Camp Necessitate Repatriation Programs

A spate of recent murders at Al-Hol Camp in Northeast Syria raises safety and security questions concerning its nearly 70,000 residents. Sixteen murders [https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/

The SNA in Nagorno-Karabakh: Turkey is subsidizing its interventions with Syrian lives

The SNA in Nagorno-Karabakh: Turkey is subsidizing its interventions with Syrian lives

Hundreds of Syrian lives and the enforcement of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the spiraling Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict have been put at risk by Turkish security companies and government officials, who

Turkey continues to deport Syrians to Idlib, violating international law

Turkey continues to deport Syrians to Idlib, violating international law

According to an SJAC source, Turkish authorities have deported more than 16,000 Syrians to Idlib this year, including more than 1,900 people in September. Although these numbers suggest

COI Report Right on Turkey, but Sanctions Should Remain

COI Report Right on Turkey, but Sanctions Should Remain

On 15 September 2020, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic (COI) issued its 21st report on the situation in Syria (English [https://undocs.

The “Beatles” on Trial: Obtaining justice for victims of foreign ISIS fighters

The “Beatles” on Trial: Obtaining justice for victims of foreign ISIS fighters

It is increasingly likely that two ISIS fighters, involved in the killing of several Americans, will be brought to trial in a courtroom in Virginia [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/