Fair & unbiased trials of #Assad officials is the best way to expose the extent of crimes committed during the #Syrian conflict Our article explores the shortcomings in current trials & how the justice process must be reformed to achieve accountability syriaaccountability.org/fair-trial-s...

SJAC recently published an investigation into the 2nd Military Field Court, which the #Assad government used to punish & repress the #Syrian people. Understanding how the court functioned is an essential step in the search for missing persons in #Syria. syriaaccountability.org/the-second-m...

Ahmad Hassoun, former Grand Mufti of Syria, was the 3rd Assad official found guilty in #Syria Similar to the trials of Wasim Al-Assad & Atef Najib, this trial suffered from the same judicial weaknesses that fail to deliver truth & justice to victims syriaaccountability.org/tag/ahmad-ha...

The trial against Wasim Al-Assad should have been a successful model for Syria's transitional justice process Instead, the justice process failed to deliver a fair trial for Wasim Al-Assad & robbed Syrians of their chance to learn the extent of his crimes syriaaccountability.org/the-trial-of...

Last quarter, SJAC documented 38 killings which mostly targeted minorities in Homs & Hama Unfortunately, the real number is likely higher, made worse by a general lack of official investigations to determine motive / perpetrator Read SJAC's update here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0515...

SJAC documented increasing sectarian violence & identity-based attacks in #Syria during Q2 of this year Indiscriminate attacks targeted Alawi & minority groups collectively associated with the Assad govt Read SJAC's full #HumanRights update: syriaaccountability.org/human-rights...

Atef Najib was the fist #Assad official to be prosecuted by the Transitional Gov However, his trial raised major concerns about impartiality of the court and its ability to uncover the true extent of the Assad Gov’s crimes syriaaccountability.org/major-flaws-...

SJAC's Human Rights Update is published every quarter & provides an overview of new & emerging patterns of violations committed in #Syria Arbitrary detention continues to be a major trend with a large number of activists targeted in Q2 Read our update syriaaccountability.org/human-rights...

SJAC's investigations of #HumanRightsViolations depend on witness interviews collected by our field team In June, SJAC collected 51 interviews detailing 57 types of violations committed throughout the #Syrian conflict See how we use witness statements: syriaaccountability.org/sjacs-invest...

This month, SJAC shared evidence with the #Syrian Ministry of Justice, including: ▶️29 videos/images ▶️4 suspect profiles ▶️3 witness interviews connect to the Atef Najib Trial SJAC will continue working with the MOJ to provide documentation to prosecute Assad officials

SJAC needs your support to analyze prison documents collected after the fall of the #Assad government These documents contain evidence that we can use to inform families about the fate of their loved ones who disappeared in detention Consider donating www.globalgiving.org/projects/hel...

SJAC details how the Second Military Field Court suppressed opponents of the Assad government & limited liberties, especially after protests in 2011 Analysis from 8K+ documents reveals how the Court provided legal cover for the security apparatus syriaaccountability.org/the-second-m...

Less than one week until @oslofreedomforum.com! SJAC's Director Mohammad Al Abdullah will be speaking on June 3rd at 10:30 GMT+2 Check back for a live stream oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...

Coastal Incidents Trial – #Assad’s Affiliates #2 The Court presented evidence which the Prosecution claimed proved guilt, while the defense claimed was partially AI generated 0ne defendant alleged that he was subjected to torture during interrogation syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

How is the search for missing persons developing in #Syria? SJAC's annual report tracks significant developments regarding missing persons in 2025, ranging from the documentation of mass graves & detention sites to ongoing active search efforts syriaaccountability.org/the-state-of...

See SJAC's arrest tracker here: syriaaccountability.org/sjacs-arrest...

Want to follow along with #Syria's transitional justice process? Our new series will highlight efforts being made on the ground including the search for the missing, documentation of past & present violations, & ongoing trials against #Assad affiliates

The arrest of #AmjadYoussef is a long-awaited moment for the victims of the #Tadamon Massacre & all Syrians seeking justice. For this process to be truly transformative, the Syrian Transitional Government must also adopt a transparent & fair framework for judicial proceedings

We recently launched a detention tracking system for former #Assad affiliates This independent monitoring tool is meant to increase transparency regarding accountability during the transitional phase See the tracker here: syriaaccountability.org/sjacs-arrest...

SJAC's State of Justice Report documents our achievements in 2025 to support justice efforts in Syria 💠Throughout the year, we collected 800K #Assad government documents 💠Interviewed 391 witnesses 💠 Analyzed 10,000 pieces of evidence Read the report here: syriaaccountability.org/the-state-of...

Majdi N. Trial - Day 15 The court presented 20 questions for the jury concerning child recruitment & allegations that the accused participated a group which committed war crimes syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

Day 18 of the trial of Twana H.S. focused on his early release requests & the conditions for judicial supervision after prison Reports highlighted past disciplinary incidents, denial of crimes, and potential risks to public safety syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-t...

SJAC's 31st Trial Monitoring Report covers Days 14 & 15 of Majdi N.’s trial in Paris The accused was questioned about his role in Jaish Al-Islam training camps and his presence in military operations rooms despite claiming to be only a spokesperson syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

SJAC's latest investigation is one of the most comprehensive studies on the use of cluster and incendiary munitions in the #Syrian conflict Our team identified over 260 instances where these weapons were used unlawfully to target civilians syriaaccountability.org/scorched-ear...

Majdi N. / #IslamAlloush report #30 The Court examined documents found on Majdi N.’s computer related to international humanitarian law training for Jaysh Al-Islam The court questioned why the training was based on Sharia law syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

Majdi N.’s trial in Paris highlights allegations of child labor, propaganda, and psychological warfare within Jaysh Al-Islam. He claims he wasn’t involved in planning and would have left the group if he knew about any crimes syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-m...

SJAC is currently monitoring a trial of 5 individuals accused of committing crimes against civilians living in #AlYarmouk camp Report #1 details the charges against each defendant as well as a motion to create an audio and video recording of the trial syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-a...

SJAC's Trial Monitoring Team preserves information from trials in the US and EU against perpetrators of international crimes committed in #Syria The reports they produce help advocate for fair, evidence-based, and victim-centered trials syriaaccountability.org/tag/trial-mo...

SJAC's Justice Policy Team relies on documentation collected by our field teams in #Syria, to support local and international policies that benefit #Syrians and support the transitional justice process Learn more about SJAC's justice policy work here: syriaaccountability.org/justice-poli...

This week, we are looking back at SJAC's achievements in #Syria since the fall of #Assad Today we are featuring the efforts of our Missing Persons Team