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 […]
Continued Detention of Yezidi Survivors of Islamic State Atrocities in North-East Syria It has been ten years since the Islamic State’s (IS) genocidal attack on the Yezidi community in Iraq, recognized as such by the United Nations. Despite IS’s territorial defeat, the suffering of Yezidi survivors endures, with many believed to remain unlawfully detained in […]
Syria in 2023: Ongoing Conflict, Humanitarian Crisis, and Struggles for Justice This article summarizes the most significant points from Amnesty International’s 2023/2024 report on Syria, highlighting the persistent human rights violations, armed conflict, and the humanitarian challenges faced by millions of Syrians. Unlawful Attacks and Civilian Casualties All parties involved in the conflict, including the […]
The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry warning of escalating violence across multiple frontlines in Syria Geneva – The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry released its latest report today, warning of escalating violence across multiple frontlines in Syria, with fears of a broader conflict intensifying. “The long-standing deadly dynamics are reigniting new waves of hostilities,” stated […]
Syrian Regime Officials Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity: Torture, Disappearances, and Deaths Confirmed: The Paris Criminal Court issued an in absentia ruling on May 24, 2024, convicting three senior security officials from the Syrian regime for complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes, based on proven practices of enforced disappearance and torture. The convicted […]