Universal Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny: A Quantitative Analysis of 250+ Syrian Cases

This report by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC), critically assesses the prosecution of crimes committed in Syria since March 2011. As the conflict entered its twelfth year in 2023, SJAC examined what has been achieved in terms of justice and accountability for Syrian survivors. After an extensive review of terrorism and core international crimes cases prosecuted in various countries around the globe, SJAC analyzed domestic prosecutions to identify emerging themes and lessons learned.

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