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REPORT RELEASE: SJAC Unmasks Decision-Makers Behind ISIS Brutality

REPORT RELEASE: SJAC Unmasks Decision-Makers Behind ISIS Brutality

The ISIS Bureau of Justice & Grievances played a central role in the governance and decision-making of administrative, civil, and criminal matters, terrorizing local communities by facilitating the establishment of

The reality of displacement in Idlib: "Only the children were laughing"

The reality of displacement in Idlib: "Only the children were laughing"

The governorate of Idlib in northwest Syria has been under bombardment by Russian and Syrian forces since April of 2019, with an increased assault in December. Since December 16th, over

2019 Highlights: SJAC's year in documentation, analysis, and research

2019 Highlights: SJAC's year in documentation, analysis, and research

Since its formation in 2012, SJAC has worked toward a Syria defined by justice, respect for human rights, and rule of law – where all Syrians live in peace. SJAC pursues

Myanmar at the ICJ – Is Syria Next?

Myanmar at the ICJ – Is Syria Next?

The international community has been heavily criticized for failing to sufficiently respond to the plight of the Rohingya, Muslims who have been the subject of a campaign of mistreatment in

New report sheds light on Sednaya detention

New report sheds light on Sednaya detention

Sednaya prison is a notorious military prison outside of Damascus, which former detainees have referred [https://www.npr.org/2017/02/09/514326212/former-detainee-describes-atrocities-inside-syrian-prison] to as “the place where you

Former UN Envoy Rewrites History

Former UN Envoy Rewrites History

Speaking at an event in London earlier this month, Staffan de Mistura, the former UN Special Envoy to Syria, told [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/05/ex-un-syria-envoy-says-he-quit-to-avoid-having-to-shake-assads-hand] the

SJAC's Database: How SJAC is Using Technology to Transform the Field of Human Rights Documentation

SJAC's Database: How SJAC is Using Technology to Transform the Field of Human Rights Documentation

The Syrian conflict has been documented by civilians and eyewitnesses at an unprecedented scale. Perpetrators, victims, and eye-witnesses have captured millions of videos and images, many of which have been

Will arms export bans have an impact on the Turkish offensive in northeast Syria?

Will arms export bans have an impact on the Turkish offensive in northeast Syria?

Since Turkey’s incursion into northeast Syria, there has been mounting evidence [https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/turkish-kurdish-battle-syria-border-town-1.5320880] of war crimes perpetrated against civilians in the region. Turkish-backed

Journalists in Syria deserve protection and justice

Journalists in Syria deserve protection and justice

On November 2nd, the UN will observe the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists [https://www.un.org/en/events/journalists/]. Media practitioners and war correspondents are

Prior Turkish Operations Forebode New Offenses in Northeast Syria

Prior Turkish Operations Forebode New Offenses in Northeast Syria

Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring has sparked a renewed humanitarian crisis in northeast Syria and has the potential to reshape the region. There have already been reports of serious violations;