News & Views
December 10, 2019
joint statement on the fate of the Missing, Detained and Forcibly Disappeared and guarantee the freedom and safety of human rights defenders in Syria
For them and for thousands of forcibly disappeared and detainees in Syria, today, we, the undersigned organizations, renew our commitment to work in every possible way to reveal their fate and defend their rights to justice and accountability
December 9, 2019
Eight violations (including killing of media professional) documented in November 2019
As usual, the Syrian regime committed the most deadly violations against journalists as it killed one media professional and injured one by directly targeting their locations while doing media coverage. On the other hand, HTS and PYD committed 3 violations each
December 3, 2019
ISIS-only tribunal: selective, politicised justice will do more harm than good
While ISIS committed atrocities across its territories in both Iraq and Syria, any international justice measures must take into consideration the very different prevailing circumstances in the two countries
November 22, 2019
Former UN Envoy Rewrites History
For many Syrians, de Mistura’s claim is not only inaccurate, it is an affront to the reality they endured throughout de Mistura’s tenure, during some of the most brutal and deadly stages of the Syrian conflict
November 18, 2019
New Suits Against Those Who Committed Torture in Syria
Norway has become the latest country to begin legal proceedings against Syrians who have been accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes writes
November 13, 2019
Syria rights group exposes harrowing picture of life in ‘world’s worst prison’
Every former prisoner interviewed reported to have been beaten with sticks of batons in Sednaya, with 20 forms of torture identified, often resulting in the death of the inmates
November 13, 2019
Norway’s Role in the Struggle against Impunity
Accountability for Torture in Syria – Norway’s Role in the Struggle against Impunity
November 12, 2019
In October 2019: two media professionals killed and violations seriously escalate
As for geographical distribution, violations focused in northern Syria; al-Hasakah province witnessed 9 violations while Aleppo province witnessed 6 violations. Also, one violation was committed in Idlib and one violation was committed out of Syria
November 10, 2019
The Most Notable Violations by the Parties Participating in the Constitutional Committee Within the First Week of Its Sessions
The Continuing Perpetration of War Crimes by the Syrian Regime and Its Allies Is Further Evidence of Insulting the Constitution and the International Community
