What Syrians can expect from the new German government
With the new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, being sworn in on Wednesday this week, Germany will be governed by a coalition of the Social Democrats (SDP), the Greens (Bündnis 90/
Justice Policy
SJAC Again Calls on ICC Prosecutor to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed by Greece Against Refugees
A full PDF of SJAC’s second submission to the International Criminal Court is available for download, here. [https://syriaaccountability.org/library/supplementary-submission-to-the-communique-to-the-office-of-the-prosecutor-of-the-international-criminal-court/] The original submission is available here [https:
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Military Should Implement Amends Program for Civilians Killed or Injured in Syria
Despite its acknowledgment of civilian losses, the U.S. military has failed to make ex gratia payments to civilians who were killed or injured during the U.S.-led battle
Interpol on Red Notice: Why Syria Should Remain outside International Law Enforcement
As the international community continues to normalize relations with the Syrian government, Syrians in the diaspora have expressed growing concerns for their safety. Yet their calls have gone largely ignored.
Determining the Perpetrators: The first step in a realistic plan for accountability in Syria
International power dynamics have created significant challenges [https://syriaaccountability.org/updates/2020/11/25/consideration-of-a-pooled-jurisdiction-tribunal-for-syria/] in identifying a viable model for transitional justice in Syria. Regardless of the model chosen
The New Child Rights Law in Syria will not protect children
In August 2021, the Syrian government formally issued a new law (No. 21/2021 [https://truth-sy.com/12518.html]) expanding the rights and protections afforded to children. However, the reality
Looking Across the Pond: What Germany and the US can learn from each other when prosecuting international crimes
As part of its work monitoring trials [https://syriaaccountability.org/trial-monitoring/] that prosecute crimes committed in Syria, SJAC has closely followed the developments of US v. Alexanda Kotey and El
Juvenile Justice and Victim Participation in trials of Foreign ISIS Members
Two recent cases in Germany raise the question of how to balance the rights of juvenile defendants with the rights of victims to participate in proceedings. The Higher Regional Court
Priorities for the 2021 United Nations General Assembly
In preparation for the upcoming high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, SJAC is outlining its advocacy priorities. SJAC hopes that member states will use the opportunity afforded by
What Afghanistan Portends for Syria
As of this writing, Afghanistan remains in crisis with victims reeling from ISIS-Khoresan’s attacks on civilians and U.S. soldiers at the Kabul airport. Numerous efforts are underway to