SJAC Event on SGBV Documentation Hosted by the Swedish Embassy
As the conflict in Syria worsens, reports have emerged indicating that sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) is being used as a tool of war. However, reliable information on SGBV
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Counter-Terrorism Court as a Tool for War Crimes, a Report by the Violations Documentation Center in Syria
Report on Counter-Terrorism Courts in Syria by VDC [http://www.vdc-sy.info/pdf/reports/1430186775-English.pdf] The Violations Documentation Center (VDC), a Syrian human rights documentation organization, recently published a
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On June 26, people from around the world commemorated the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Three years ago, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon recognized this
Investigating Ethnic Cleansing Requires An Independent Fact-Finding Mission
On June 19, the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) took control of Tal Abyad and drove out the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The fighting caused about
Failure to Arrest al-Bashir Undermines International Justice
Last week, in defiance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and an order by the South African High Court barring his exit, Omar al-Bashir boarded a plane back
US Issues First Apology for Syrian Civilian Deaths
On May 21, the United States Central Command (CentCom) issued a statement admitting that two Syrian children died as a result of US airstrikes which targeted the Khorasan Group, an
SJAC’s Panel Event on Current Accountability Options for Syria
Speakers at SJAC’s Panel. Photo Credit: SJAC On May 12, the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC), in cooperation with the American Bar Association’s International Criminal Court Project
Passport Controls Loosened but Problems Remain
In late April, the Syrian government announced a change to its policy on issuing and renewing passports. Instead of submitting every application to an intelligence review, embassies and consulates will
Recent Tragedy Highlights Plight of Syrian Refugees
The Italian Coast Guard rescuing migrants who survived a shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa in 2013 | Photo Credit: Guardia Costiera In mid-April, over 900 migrants, many of whom were
Corporate Responsibility and Accountability for Syria
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department When discussing accountability options for Syria, the international community has generally focused on criminal prosecutions in international courts or courts of Western countries. Certainly, these jurisdictions