A Problematic Constitutional Declaration

On March 13, Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa signed a Constitutional Declaration (unofficial English translation) which will dictate the terms of governance in Syria for the next five years. There is

The State of Justice in Syria 2025

SJAC’s Analysis of Atrocities Committed in Latakia and Tartous

Overview On March 6, 2025, a group of pro-Assad insurgents ambushed members of the new government’s General Security forces near Jableh (Latakia governorate), killing more than 13 members. Pro-Assad

WITNESS PROTECTION IN GERMANY

GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA A witness refers to a person who provides information about a specific event or course of events in an investigation and/or

ZEUGENSCHUTZ IN DEUTSCHLAND: LEITFADEN FÜR ZEUGEN UND ZEUGINNEN VON IN SYRIEN BEGANGENEN VERBRECHEN

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Syria Sanctions Since the Fall of Assad: Updates from the United States and European Union

In the aftermath of the fall of Bashar al-Assad in early December 2024, the United States and the European Union have taken steps to ease sanctions and facilitate the provision

Initial Justice Recommendations for Syria’s Interim President

Since the departure of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, demands for justice have arisen from Syrians and the international community alike. Most suggest that the process be Syrian-led and inclusive,

Two Months After Assad’s Fall, Assad-Like Violations Are Still Being Committed in Syria

Support SJAC's Work Last month, Ahmed Al-Sharaa was officially named president of Syria’s transitional government, an action partnered with sweeping changes to the country’s governance such

Amnesty & Accountability: Justice in post-Assad Syria

In the almost six weeks since the fall of the Assad government, the new caretaker government has primarily focused on the immediate needs of the Syrian people. However, the government

Europe’s Reaction to the Fall of Assad and the Impact on Syrian Refugees

In a shock lightening offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) toppled the government of Bashar al-Assad, putting an end to the repressive 54-year rule of the Assad dynasty. In response, member