Trial Monitoring

A review of Universal Jurisdiction for Syria in 2023

A review of Universal Jurisdiction for Syria in 2023

Even before SJAC began monitoring the daily proceedings of key Syrian trials, it has comprehensively surveyed the justice landscape to compile the most complete set of data on Universal Jurisdiction

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #65: The Missing Interpreter

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #65: The Missing Interpreter

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #65 Hearing Date: January 15, 16 & 18, 2024 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #64: Al-Bunni: Second Act

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #64: Al-Bunni: Second Act

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #64 Hearing Date: December 19 & 21, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #63: O Brother Where Art Thou?

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #63: O Brother Where Art Thou?

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #63 Hearing Date: December 14, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #61: When the Plaster Starts Crumbling

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #61: When the Plaster Starts Crumbling

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #61 Hearing Date: November 14, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #60: Al Agi on the Defensive

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #60: Al Agi on the Defensive

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #60 Hearing Date: November 7 & 9, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #59: Self-Inflicted Injury

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #59: Self-Inflicted Injury

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #59 Hearing Date: October 31 & November 2, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not

"Buried In Silence" Connections to the Trial of Alaa M.

"Buried In Silence" Connections to the Trial of Alaa M.

In their latest report “Buried in Silence” the Association for the Defense of the Missing and Prisoners of Sednaya (ADMSP) exposed the horrifying conditions endured by detainees in Tishreen Military

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #58: Accusing the Accusers

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #58: Accusing the Accusers

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #58 Hearing Date: October 17 & 19, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #57: Are You Sure About That?

Inside the Alaa M. Trial #57: Are You Sure About That?

Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #57 Hearing Date: October 10 & 12, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a