The Fall of the Assad Regime: A New Chapter for Syria and Lessons for the World on Refugees The recent collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sparked a wave of hope and celebration among Syrians worldwide. After more than five decades of brutal dictatorship, widespread violence, and unimaginable suffering, the dream of freedom […]
The Dutch Government and Military Exports to Israel: A Legal and Ethical Debate The military collaboration between the Netherlands and Israel has long been a contentious issue, intertwining strategic interests with significant legal and ethical concerns. This partnership spans various areas, including defense technology, intelligence sharing, and arms trade. Notably, Dutch companies play a role […]
A Year After the ICJ Ruling: Has Syria Complied with the Convention Against Torture? On November 20, 2024, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting Syria’s failure to comply with the provisional measures imposed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) a year earlier. These measures are part of a legal case brought by the […]
Violence Against Women: A Global and Regional Challenge Violence against women remains one of the most prevalent and persistent human rights violations worldwide, despite ongoing efforts at local and international levels to combat it. This issue takes on even greater significance as the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women […]
Israeli Knesset’s Decision to Imprison Palestinian Children Until Age 14: A Crime Against Humanity and a Clear Violation of International Law In a controversial move that starkly reflects a worrying detachment from humanitarian values, the Israeli Knesset has passed a law permitting the detention of Palestinian children in special facilities until they reach the age […]
Syria’s Struggle Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict: A Comprehensive Analysis The recent address at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee in New York has underscored the critical and worsening situation in Syria. This analysis aims to delve deeper into the issues presented by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the […]
UNRWA: Balancing Political Roles and Upholding International Commitments to Palestinian Refugee Rights On Monday, October 28, 2024, the Israeli Knesset passed legislation banning the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within Israel. This move was justified by claims that the agency is “infiltrated by […]
Israel’s Legislation to Ban UNRWA Activities: Legal Analysis and International Implications In a controversial move that raises concerns about Israel’s commitment to international law, Israel on October 28, 2024, enacted legislation aimed at banning the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in territories under […]
Victims of Enforced Disappearance in Syria: A Bleeding Wound in the Heart of Human Justice In the shadowed corridors of Syrian prisons, the echo of the cries of hundreds of thousands of victims resonates, swallowed by darkness without a trace. Since the Syrian revolution erupted in 2011, enforced disappearance has become a systematic tool employed […]
Complete Details of Legislative Decree No. (27) of 2024 In Syria Granting a General Amnesty for Crimes of Desertion, Misdemeanors, and Violations Committed Before 22-9-2024 On September 22, 2024, Legislative Decree No. (27) has been issued, which includes a general amnesty for crimes of desertion, misdemeanors, and violations committed before 22-9-2024. The decree grants a […]