Austria's First Deportation of a Syrian Asylum Seeker Sets Alarming Precedent
On July 7, 2025, Austria became the first EU country to deport a Syrian national to Syria since the start of the country’s conflict in 2011. The man, whose
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Mzaik v. Syrian Arab Republic: Assad Government Found Guilty of Torturing American Citizen
Washington, DC: 08/14/2025 “This week’s ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia reaffirms the systematic torture and abuse committed in Assad-era prisons,
French Court Rules: Justice Begins Where Sovereignty Ends—even for Assad
See our article on the Court of Cassation’s hearing of July 4, 2025 While he held power in Damascus, French courts lacked the jurisdiction to issue an arrest warrant
Verified Evidence Reveals Rights Violations in Suwayda
On July 13, 2025, the Internal Security Forces of the Syrian government halted traffic on the Damascus-Suwayda road after a Druze truck driver was reportedly kidnapped, an action that was
Overview of Institutions Pursuing Justice and Accountability in Syria
Since the fall of the Assad government in Syria, the transitional government of Ahmed Al-Sharaa has established several institutions to pursue justice and accountability efforts. These entities join an already
Video: Searching for Missing Yazidis in Syria
Watch SJAC's summary of its report on the search for missing Yazidis in Syria
Syria: As-Suwayda: 57 Civil Society Organizations Call for Immediate End to Violence and Protection of Civilians
All human rights violations must be investigated, hate speech must stop, and a transparent, inclusive Syrian national dialogue must begin 18/07/2025 The undersigned organizations express deep concern over
French Court May Set Global Precedent in Assad Immunity Case
Until now, so-called ‘personal immunity’ prevents any head of a state from being prosecuted by courts of a foreign country. However, this long-standing protection is now being tested in France.
SJAC’s Trial Monitors Reflect on the Alaa M. Verdict
On June 16, 2025, in a groundbreaking verdict, Syrian doctor Alaa M. was convicted of crimes against humanity for torturing his patients. This landmark decision marks the first criminal trial
Israel’s Creeping Annexation of the Golan Heights
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Syria has continued to face a range of destabilizing actors, including Israel. In addition to the numerous airstrikes Israel has carried