Lessons from Cambodia
Attention over the past few weeks has centered on ongoing conflicts, including ISIS’s activity in Iraq and the situation in Gaza. In another corner of the globe, however, the
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World Politics Review - With More Evidence of Assad War Crimes, Is Transitional Justice Possible in Syria?
Frederick Deknatel analyzes the viability of transitional justice efforts in Syria after a former Syrian military photographer known as “Caesar” made available 55,000 photographs showing alleged torture and killings
The Kidnapped Groom
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 in Conflict Zones
“For decades – if not centuries – there has been a near-total absence of justice for survivors of rape and sexual violence in conflict. We hope this Protocol will be part of
Child Soldiers and Child Scholars: Syria’s Next Generation
Human Rights Watch report [http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/06/22/syria-armed-groups-send-children-battle] on child soldiers, June, 2014. “I lost my studies, I lost my future, I lost everything”—Saleh
Learning from Experience: Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission
“There can be no sustainable democracy without acknowledging and addressing mistakes of the past.”– Tunisian President Moncef Al-Marzouki, 9 June 2014 Last week, Tunisia launched a Truth and Dignity Commission,
NPR - Key Areas Retaken, Assad Reasserts Himself Over War-Torn Syria
NPR’s Morning Edition examines President Bashar Al-Assad’s standing in Syria as the country holds a presidential election on Tuesday. Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) Executive Director Mohammad
Le Courrier - Entre le tyran et le djihad, la résistance
Emmanuel Haddad reports on the efforts of activists resisting the Syrian government and the violence of extremists. Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) Executive Director Mohammad Al Abdallah explains SJAC’
Anadolu Agency - New Syria torture photos another chapter in abuse
Andalou Agency reports on new photos depicting torture of Syrian opposition members and the latest veto of a resolution by China and Russia that would have referred the Syria crisis
Eight Questions about the International Criminal Court
French initiatives [http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/05/12/uk-syria-crisis-un-icc-idUKKBN0DS1EM20140512] to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court (ICC) have prompted questions about the ICC, its procedures, and its