Why the US Should Expand Sanctions in Northern Syria
The recent imposition of U.S. sanctions on the Turkish-backed armed group Ahrar al-Sharqiya represents a step forward in protecting human rights in northern Syria. Reactions to the sanctions by
Justice Policy
Lebanon’s Economic Turmoil: Syrians face Unique Vulnerabilities
One year after the Beirut blast that killed over 200 people, including Syrian refugees [https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/news/briefing/2020/8/5f32469f4/beirut-blast-death-toll-includes-dozens-refugees-emergency-response-ramps.html] , Lebanon lacks a functioning
Greece and Denmark Outsource Human Rights: Back door returns of Syrian refugees
Since 2015, waves of displacement around the world have led thousands of refugees to Europe’s borders, putting a strain on its asylum system and creating a humanitarian crisis. Consequently,
NGOs are Not Prepared to Fill the Gap if UN Votes to End Cross Border Aid
Since the beginning of Syria’s conflict, international bodies have struggled to provide sufficient humanitarian aid to Syrians throughout the country. Humanitarian mechanisms and NGOs have encountered a host of
Time to Focus on the Victims – on EU Day against Impunity
Trials concerning crimes against humanity, such as the one currently taking place in Koblenz [https://syriaaccountability.org/trial-monitoring/], show that victims of core international crimes often do not know enough
Brussels V: Prolonging the Present Crisis
The fifth annual Brussels Conference [https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/93313/brussels-v-conference-%E2%80%93-supporting-future-syria-and-region_en] on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the Region’ (Brussels V) concluded on
Can Russia be held accountable for its violations in Syria?
Russia has not only continued to veto [https://news.un.org/en/story/2014/05/468962-russia-china-block-security-council-referral-syria-international-criminal-court] possible ways of holding the Syrian government accountable for its atrocities, it has also
A Tribunal for ISIS Fighters – a National Security and Human Rights Emergency
*The full version of this article was published by Just Security [https://www.justsecurity.org/75544/a-tribunal-for-isis-fighters-a-national-security-and-human-rights-emergency/] . One of the most vexing challenges faced in northeast Syria is what to
Brussels Conference Attendees Should Call for EU Member-States and Agencies to End Policies that Risk the Deportation of Refugees to Syria
The Brussels Conference provides an opportunity for European Union member-states to voice their support for negotiated peace in Syria and to pledge humanitarian aid for communities devastated by the ten-year
New Justice Charter Gives Voice to Victims’ Demands
On February 17, 2021, a group of victim and family-led organizations working for justice for detainees and missing persons launched [https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/%D8%A5%D8%B7%