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Global Voices - France seeks three high-ranking Syrian officials in the deaths of French-Syrian nationals

“Mohammad Al-Abdullah, a human rights activist and executive director of the Syria Justice & Accountability Centre, told Global Voices that these warrants serve as a tool to pressure regime officials:

Revitalizing Civil Society Engagement in the Geneva Process

Revitalizing Civil Society Engagement in the Geneva Process

When the UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura first decided to form a Civil Society Support Room (CSSR) in 2016, many human rights organizations, including SJAC, were excited

Despite Promises, The Recruitment of Children Continues in Syria

Despite Promises, The Recruitment of Children Continues in Syria

While Russia and the Syrian government promote the narrative that the Syrian conflict is winding down, fighters remain active on the ground, putting civilians, including women and children, at continued

De Mistura’s Mistakes: What the New UN Special Envoy Should Learn from the Past Four Years

De Mistura’s Mistakes: What the New UN Special Envoy Should Learn from the Past Four Years

UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura during the Munich Security Conference in 2017. Source: Wikimedia [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Staffan_de_Mistura_MSC_2017.jpg] On November 1st,

Crimes Without Honor: Seeking Justice for Victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Crimes Without Honor: Seeking Justice for Victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence

An illustration of Rasha Bseis, who was killed by her brother late last month, has been shared widely on social media. The caption reads, ‘a crime of no honor.’ Source

The World Must Not Ignore ISIS’s Crimes Against the Druze

The World Must Not Ignore ISIS’s Crimes Against the Druze

A group of Druze-Americans participate in a ‘Free the Hostages’ [https://www.facebook.com/events/240599553276258/] protest at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo by SJAC. On July 25,

What the Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi Means for Syria

What the Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi Means for Syria

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to discuss the disappearance of Khashoggi. Photo credit: Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Khashoggi#/media/

Of Fathers and Sons: Incorporating Children into Transitional Justice

Of Fathers and Sons: Incorporating Children into Transitional Justice

Syrian Director Talal Derki’s most recent film, Of Fathers and Sons, provides an intimate portrait of a Syrian family in Idlib, following their daily life amidst conflict. The father,