The State of Justice in Syria 2026

The 2026 State of Justice in Syria is the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s seventh annual report that covers human rights violations in Syria in 2025 and highlights justice efforts that will impact Syrians in the country and the diaspora. The past year marked a historical juncture for Syria following the events of December 8, 2024, and the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s government. While institutional steps to address justice issues and support national reconciliation were seen from the transitional government, expectations were tempered due to continued violations across Syria by different internal and external forces, unmet demands for accountability for violations committed by Assad’s government, and rising pressure on Syrian refugees in the diaspora to repatriate to Syria.