Op-ed: The First Election in The New Syria: A Missed Opportunity
On October 5, 2025, Syria held its first parliamentary election since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a moment that could have marked a turning point to the country's
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TPS Termination for Syrians: A Call for a Six-Month Extension Amid Ongoing Instability
On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals, effective September 30, 2025. Syrian TPS holders will
A Roadmap for Transitional Justice in Syria – September 2025
On May 17, President Al-Sharaa announced the creation of two new, independent commissions, one focused on transitional justice (though only for crimes committed by the Assad government) and one focused
Joint Position Paper Regarding the Temporary Electoral System for the Syrian Parliament
Decree No. (143): Reforming the Electoral System is a Prerequisite for a Parliament Capable of Supporting Political Transition Decree No. (143) of 2025, issued by the Transitional President of Syria
Conditions for safe and dignified voluntary return currently absent in Syria
Since the fall of the Assad government, EU member states have become increasingly vocal about the possibility of designating Syria as a safe country for the voluntary return of refugees
In a first, Dutch Court Awards Damages to Syrian Victim Based Upon SJAC’s Expert Report
Summary In a landmark decision for Syrian victims and survivors, the Hague Court of Appeal awarded €40,000 to a Syrian victim of torture. The Court upheld the conviction of
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
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