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...

Join SJAC for an #OnlineEvent on Tuesday, July 22nd! We will discuss the trial of Majdi Nema aka Islam Alloush who was the former spokesperson for #JayshAlIslam SJAC monitored the trial and will share insights into the proceedings RSVP is required us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#AlaaM day 179: A witness recounted that Alaa had once bragged about operating on a patient without anesthesia The witness further testified that he met several doctors who tortured patients believed to be members of the Free Syrian Army syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

Since the fall of #Assad, #Israeli forces have steadily advanced into the buffer zone in the #GolanHeights #Israel claims its incursions into #Syrian territory are temporary, however, their actions are illegal & threaten #Syrian stability syriaaccountability.org/israels-cree...

In 2024, SJAC investigated widespread looting by #Assad forces, who profited from looting of #Syrian property syriaaccountability.org/syrian-gover... Recent video from @nytimes.com looks at the road ahead for rebuilding #Syria after decades of pillage & destruction www.nytimes.com/video/world/...

SJAC is #hiring! - Justice Policy Adviser - Damascus / remote - UX Designer - remote - Legal Fellow - DC / remote #ApplyNow syriaaccountability.org/careers/

After nearly 3.5 years & over 100 trial reports from SJAC, the #AlaaM trial has reached its conclusion Alaa was sentenced to life imprisonment for #CrimesAgainstHumanity, #WarCrimes against persons, & murder Read our full statement here syriaaccountability.org/frankfurt-co...

The Netherlands announces it will resume processing #Syrian asylum applications, despite continued instability in #Syria As SJAC warned last week, ongoing violations will put rejected asylees at risk of unsafe & undignified returns www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6511...

#Syrian asylum claims have been paused in the #EU for 6 months In May, a German court ruled #Syria has stabilized sufficiently to resume asylum processing The judgment raises concerns that conditions may be reassessed & premature returns conducted syriaaccountability.org/german-court...

Don't forget to RSVP for tomorrow's event, "Transitional Justice in Syria: An Opportunity for Progress." The panel discussion will include SJAC's Executive Director Mohammad Al-Abdallah Participants can attend online or in person imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/trans...

Since April of 2024, SJAC has documented 49 cases of child recruitment by #SDF affiliates, particularly the Revolutionary Youth As part of military integration with the new government, this practice must be stopped & perpetrators held accountable syriaaccountability.org/child-recrui...