Today, the #Lafarge company is on trial in France following an 8 year investigation The company & several former officials are accused of financing terrorist organizations & violating international sanctions in #Syria Trial reports from SJAC will follow syriaaccountability.org/lafarge-tria...

#Syria is not ready for refugee returns, despite growing anti-refugee sentiment in Europe Before returns can begin, Syria desperately needs support to rebuild homes, infrastructure, & basic services

SJAC's latest report from the #IslamAlloush / #MajdiN trial details the various positions held by Majdi in #JayshalIslam, as well as testimony from 3 witnesses who spoke about the groups methods for recruiting children syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

SJAC tracks #Syria - related universal jurisdiction cases around the world We recently added 8 new cases to our database where you can find more information about past & ongoing cases syriaaccountability.org/syria-relate...

The US ended Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for #Syrians on Sept 30th Thousands of Syrians now have until November to return to #Syria, all while conditions remain unsafe for returnees TPS must be extended for 6 months & safeguards put in place syriaaccountability.org/tps-terminat...

SJAC's updated roadmap for transitional justice in Syria evaluates progress made by: - The National Commission for Missing Persons - The National Commission for Transitional Justice The roadmap also provides a list of essential recommendations syriaaccountability.org/a-roadmap-fo...

Don't forget to register for our webinar discussing #Syria's temporary election system October 3 @ 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CET us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔔 In the lead-up to parliamentary elections in Syria, TIMEP Executive Director @maitelsadany.bsky.social will be moderating a timely online panel discussion this Friday, October 3, at 9:00 AM EST. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Despite shifting #refugee policies in #Europe, #Syria is still not safe for returns Syria lacks essential infrastructure including access to housing, electricity, and clean water.

What is the legacy of #UNITAD a year after its mandate ended in #Iraq? SJAC looks back at UNITAD's efforts to seek accountability for ISIS crimes & how this could inform future justice efforts in #Syria syriaaccountability.org/reflecting-o...

On the 3rd day of the #MajdiN / #IslamAlloush trial, France's former ambassador to #Syria detailed his observations of life under the #Assad government syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

Catch up on SJAC's trial monitoring for the trial of #MajdiN / #IslamAlloush in Paris & #ISIS members Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. in Munich syriaaccountability.org/tag/trial-mo...

#Austria recently became the first European country to deport a #Syrian back to #Syria since 2011 Our video summarizes the details of this deportation & how it could undermine EU #refugee protections

Joint position paper regarding the temporary electoral system for the Syrian parliament Reforming the electoral system is a prerequisite for a parliament capable of supporting political transition. @sjac-info.bsky.social et al. syriaaccountability.org/joint-positi...

Presidential Decree #143 reforms #Syria's temporary electoral system for the #Syrian Parliament SJAC joined 13 other organizations to provide critical recommendations to ensure free & fair elections which reflect the diversity of Syrian society syriaaccountability.org/joint-positi...

SJAC's latest investigation looks at the use of human shields during the #Syrian conflict Our investigators corroborated 7 instances where civilians were used as human shields by the #Assad government, opposition forces, & the #SDF syriaaccountability.org/sacrificing-...

The #Assad govt & #Russian forces systematically targeted critical infrastructure across #Syria SJAC's #OSINT team led an investigation that identified 94 of these attacks Our report highlights 3 of these incidents demonstrating the scale of destruction syriaaccountability.org/attacks-on-c...

For the first time, a ruling in the Netherlands awarded damages to a #Syrian for crimes committed against them in #Syria The case was against Mustafa A., former commander in a pro-Assad militia The ruling was assisted by a report issued by SJAC syriaaccountability.org/in-a-first-d...

SJAC's report details the civil suit brought by Obada Mzaik against the Syrian Arab Republic Mzaik and other witnesses recount their experiences being detained and tortured in Assad-era detention centers syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

SJAC's latest #OSINT report investigates the widespread destruction of #Syria's infrastructure by the #Assad government and #Russian forces Read the full report here: syriaaccountability.org/attacks-on-c...

Day 186 of the #AlaaM trial saw closing statements from both sides Plaintiff’s Counsel characterized Alaa as a doctor complicit in systematic torture The Defense pointed out witness discrepancies & weakness in key evidence syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

In July, Austria became the first EU country to deport a #Syrian national since the start of the conflict This sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to future deportations at a time when #Syria is not safe for returns Read more here syriaaccountability.org/austrias-fir...

Report #2 - The trial of Majdi N./Islam Alloush Judge Lavergne read a summary of how Majdi was apprehended in France The judge also summarized witness statements regarding Majdi's connection to child recruitment during his time with #JayshAlIslam syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

SJAC's witness protection guide for the #Netherlands is a resource for witnesses of crimes committed in #Syria who are concerned about their safety, privacy, or immigration status Available in Arabic & English syriaaccountability.org/witness-prot...

Recently, France's Court of Cassation ruled that an arrest warrant for #Assad in 2021 was not valid due to him having "head of state immunity" However, now that Assad is no longer president, the court signaled a new warrant could be issued syriaaccountability.org/french-court...

Throughout the violence in #Suwayda, SJAC documented multiple rights violations that may amount to war crimes This video summarizes three of the most prominent violations that we tracked Extrajudicial killings Use of hostages Cruel & degrading Treatment syriaaccountability.org/verified-evi...

Trial report #106 in the #AlaaM trial details the Prosecution’s closing statement The Prosecution demanded a life sentence for Alaa M., citing two murders as well as numerous other counts of torture and abuse syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

Last week, we published the first report on the trial of Majdi N. aka #IslamAlloush syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m... If you want more info about the case, watch our event where SJAC's trial monitors discuss the case in-depth www.youtube.com/watch?v=GINQ...

Since the fall of the #Assad government, SJAC has collected over 1 million documents from prisons & intelligence facilities across #Syria Our latest report analyzes several of these documents & demonstrates how they can be used in justice efforts syriaaccountability.org/the-assad-go...

Day #2 in the trial of Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. An officer from the BKA read out the findings in a previous case against Twana The officer detailed how Twana came to #Germany, was radicalized by #ISIS, & traveled to Syria in 2015 syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-t...

Last Friday, a U.S. federal court in D.C. found the Assad regime responsible for torture in their notorious prison systems. This case underscores the important role U.S. courts can play in global justice, as vital tools in the fight against impunity. ⬇️ @sjac-info.bsky.social

SJAC's trial monitors attended the case & recorded detailed notes about the proceedings We will publish a full report on the trial in the coming weeks

Trial of #MajdiN / #IslamAlloush: Day #1 The first day of the trial included arguments on the Court’s jurisdiction to hear the case The defendant then gave an opening statement where he described the process as "judicial colonialism" Full report here: syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

A broad range of entities were created throughout the #Syrian conflict, particularly after the fall of #Assad SJAC explains the main mechanisms operating inside & outside #Syria, including their roles in the transitional justice process syriaaccountability.org/overview-of-...

In case you missed it, SJAC's trial monitors recently hosted an event about the trial of #MajdiN. AKA #IslamAlloush SJAC will soon begin publishing reports from his trial youtu.be/GINQjceHlik

SJAC joined 36 other organizations calling the US to extend temporary protected status (TPS) for #Syrians living in the US for another 18 months Expiration of TPS would threaten the safety of Syrians & harm US policy priorities

In 2012, Obada Mzaik, a Syrian-American, was detained & tortured in #Mezzeh Military Airport Now, his case will be heard on August 7 SJAC contributed 20 witness statements & intel documents to support his case Learn more here: cja.org/what-we-do/l...

Didn't get a chance to read SJAC's latest report on missing #Yazidis in Syria? Watch our short video explaining the investigative process we are using to determine the fate of the missing youtu.be/w0BTKdXx2k0

Join us later today for a #webinar about the trial of #IslamAlloush, former official with the group #JayshAlIslam The talk will be presented by SJAC's trial monitoring team which attended each session us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The 57 undersigned organizations express deep concern over the escalation of hostilities in As-#Suwayda, a predominantly #Druze area in S. #Syria. The outbreak of violence has been accompanied by widespread violations & dozens of casualties & injuries. syriaaccountability.org/57-civil-soc...

SJAC's publications this week cover: -A French arrest warrant for #Bashar_al_Assad -SJAC's reflections on the #AlaaM trial -The trial of two defendants accused of committing genocide against #Yazidis -Day #102 of the Alaa M Trial Read more here syriaaccountability.org/tag/trial-mo...

SJAC's latest report follows the testimony of 30 #Yazidis enslaved by #ISIS in #Syria One survivor recounts the death of a fellow captive named Shirin. The details provided represent a promising case for further investigation & forensic analysis syriaaccountability.org/searching-fo...

Don't forget to register! Join us next week for a discussion on the trial of Majdi N us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#AlaaM day 101: The court played a documentary about Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was killed by the #Assad gov shortly before it fell He recounted being taken to hospital 601 where Alaa worked, describing it as a slaughterhouse syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

SJAC's Policy Officer summarizes our recent article about Israel's incursion into the #GolanHeights and how it threatens #Syria's fragile stability. Read our full article here: syriaaccountability.org/israels-cree...

SJAC's latest report investigates #Yazidi disappearances in #Syria The report follows 30 testimonies from Yazidis kidnapped by #ISIS, revealing patterns of disappearance The data we collected will aid ongoing missing person & forensic investigations syriaaccountability.org/searching-fo...

#AhmadH Trial Verdict The former National Defense Forces member was found guilty of #WarCrimes & #CrimesAgainstHumanity, including torture & enslavement Ahmad H was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment Read the full summary here: syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

In June, Syrian doctor #AlaaM was sentenced to life imprisonment SJAC's Policy Officer provides details about the case More info is available here syriaaccountability.org/frankfurt-co...

SJAC will shortly begin publishing trial reports from the trial of #MajdiNema aka #IslamAlloush Find the key details of the case here & RSVP for our upcoming event with SJAC's Trial Monitor who attended each trial session syriaaccountability.org/the-trial-of...

#Israel has built 6 military bases in the #Syrian buffer zone around the #GolanHeights, violating the 1974 disengagement agreement between both countries SJAC's article looks the gradual advance into Syrian territory & how it threatens future stability syriaaccountability.org/israels-cree...