One Year On: The State of Transitional Justice in Syria
On 17 May 2025, President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the creation of two commissions central to Syria's transitional phase: the National Commission for Missing Persons (NCMP) and the National
Justice Policy
Syria’s New ‘Transitional Justice Court’: Understanding the Fourth Criminal Court
The Fourth Criminal Court has become one of the first domestic venues through which Syria is attempting to address grave violations committed under the former Assad government. Its proceedings mark
PRESS RELEASE: SJAC and TIMEP file an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Syria’s TPS Case
Conditions in Syria preclude a safe, dignified and sustainable return of Syrian TPS holders April 20, 2026 Read the amicus brief here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Syria Justice and Accountability Centre
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
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
Overview of Institutions Pursuing Justice and Accountability in Syria
Since the fall of the Assad government in Syria, the transitional government of Ahmed Al-Sharaa has established several institutions to pursue justice and accountability efforts. These entities join an already