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Syria’s Normalization: An Opportunity for Reform?

Syria’s Normalization: An Opportunity for Reform?

After over a decade of political and economic isolation, the Syrian government now appears to be on the precipice of regional reintegration, including rejoining the Arab League. Considering the failure

New Report: Twelve Years of conflict – The “State of Justice in Syria, 2023”

New Report: Twelve Years of conflict – The “State of Justice in Syria, 2023”

Twelve years into the Syrian conflict, civilians continue to endure devastating humanitarian conditions while perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity rarely face accountability. Although fighting has largely slowed

“Too Little, Too Late" for Northwest Syria: Lethal UN Negligence and the Imperative of an Accountability Process

“Too Little, Too Late" for Northwest Syria: Lethal UN Negligence and the Imperative of an Accountability Process

As the sun set on 5 February, the majority of rebel-held Northwest Syria’s 4.6 million civilians, including close to 3 million people displaced by the country’s civil

Conclusion of Anwar Raslan Trial Report Translations

Conclusion of Anwar Raslan Trial Report Translations

Today, we are happy to announce that every trial report from the Anwar Raslan and Eyad Al-Gharib trial is now accessible to our English and Arabic speaking audiences. These reports

As rescue efforts wind down, Syrian survivors face discrimination amidst desolation in Turkey

As rescue efforts wind down, Syrian survivors face discrimination amidst desolation in Turkey

With Turkey’s disaster management authority (AFAD) announcing an imminent end to rescue operations following the country’s string of deadly earthquakes, efforts to meet the acute needs of survivors

In the Wake of the 6 February Earthquake in Syria, a Broken Aid Regime is to Blame

In the Wake of the 6 February Earthquake in Syria, a Broken Aid Regime is to Blame

As the dust settles from the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February, failings of the international emergency response and subsequent relief efforts are coming

The Welcome Corps and Attempts to Resettle Refugees

The Welcome Corps and Attempts to Resettle Refugees

On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of State announced a new private sponsorship program, entitled the Welcome Corps, which allows groups of five or more adult U.S.

Syria’s Economic Collapse: Violence without a Perpetrator?

Syria’s Economic Collapse: Violence without a Perpetrator?

Syria’s economic crisis has hit its worst point since the onset of the conflict, and Syrians are paying the price. In December, the Syrian lira fell to an all-time

A Revolving Door of Oppressors: Violence and Violations on Syria’s Frontlines

A Revolving Door of Oppressors: Violence and Violations on Syria’s Frontlines

Before being detained and tortured by ISIS, Sami* was detained by Jabhat Al-Nusra. Before that, Sami was detained by an opposition-affiliated Palestinian militia, and before that, imprisoned by the Syrian

U.S. Expands Potential for War Crimes Cases

U.S. Expands Potential for War Crimes Cases

On January 5, 2023, President Biden signed into law the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act which expands the ability of prosecutors to charge war criminals in the United