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Participate in funerals or get arrested.

The Syria Justice and Accountability Center works to collect and document cases from different sources concerning the arrests and abductions of Syrian citizens. The center is highlighting some of these

On the way to work, a trip to death.

On the way to work, a trip to death.

The Syria Justice and Accountability Center works to collect and document cases from different sources concerning the arrests and abductions of Syrian citizens. The center is highlighting some of these

Sexual and Gender Based Violence: Awareness Promotes Avenues for Justice

Sexual and Gender Based Violence: Awareness Promotes Avenues for Justice

As in most conflicts zones, sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) has been prevalent in the current Syrian context. A December 2013 Amnesty International memo, for example, reports “most of

Local Genevas: Arms for Food?

While the world’s eyes were focused on Geneva II, other negotiations were underway in Damascus Suburbs (Rif Dimashq Governorate). These negotiations did not tackle the big-picture aims of Geneva’

Razed Neighborhoods

Last week, Human Rights Watch released a report, “Razed to the Ground: Syria’s Unlawful Neighborhood Demolitions,”  with satellite imagery documenting the destruction of entire neighborhoods in Damascus and Hama.

Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II

Mohammad Al Abdallah, Andrew Tabler, Balkees Jarrah, Craig Charney, and Firas Maksad On January 29, SJAC convened a discussion entitled “Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II.” This event

“He who did wrong should be accountable” Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice

As Syrian opposition and government leaders meet in Geneva, it is critical to consider the opinions of Syrians on the ground, particularly concerning political settlements and transitional justice mechanisms.   Research

IPI Global Observatory - New Survey Finds Syrians Want Peace, But Still Far Apart on Terms

Craig Charney, president of Charney Research, explains to the IPI Global Observatory the findings of a report conducted for the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) examining Syrian perspectives on

SYRIA: direct - Syrian lawyer: activists 'no longer really believe in documentation'

SYRIA: direct interviews Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) Executive Director Mohammad Al Abdallah on the trends in efforts to document atrocities committed in Syria. Al Abdallah notes that documentation

Seeking the Truth with Documentation

Today’s post highlights the third installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Truth-seeking, download and read the full memorandum, “Data