Justice Policy
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
German Court Ruling Must Not Risk Premature Assessments of Syria or Jumpstart Returns
For over six months, several EU member states have suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrian nationals, rightly citing shifting and uncertain conditions on the ground as a barrier
Child Recruitment Practices Continue in Syria Before and After the Fall of Assad
In April 2024, the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) published “She is Still a Child,” a report based on interviews with 22 families that documented 23 cases of child