SJAC’s trial monitoring team is attending 5 trials inside #Syria against perpetrators of violence during the #SyrianConflict This work gives Syrians a view into the courtroom & access to a record of evidence that could be used in future cases syriaaccountability.org/trial-monito...

SJAC's quarterly #Humanrights map provides an overview of major trends and violations committed in #Syria This quarter's map tracked violations committed by the Syrian government, Israel, & forces affiliated with the SDF syriaaccountability.org/human-rights...

Human Rights Violations in Syria: April–June 2026

a Syrian-led human rights organization working for meaningful justice and accountability for Syria

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460+ former #Assad officials & affiliates have been arrested by the #Syrian government, is that justice? Over the next months & years, SJAC will create a transparent record of who is arrested, which cases go to trial, & which officials face accountability syriaaccountability.org/sjacs-arrest...

SJAC’s Arrests Tracker

a Syrian-led human rights organization working for meaningful justice and accountability for Syria

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On day 4 of the trial against Atef Najib, 10 witnesses testified about being arrested & tortured on the authority of Atef Najib In 2011, the witnesses were part of a group of children tortured for creating anti-Assad graffiti in Dar'a. syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-t...

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #4: The First Children of the Revolution Now Become its Witnesses

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL. The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria Trial Monitoring Summary #4 Hearing Date: June 23, 2026 CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of torture, ...

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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...

The arrest of activist Hassan Akkad is just one example of how #Assad era laws are still being used to silence activists & civil society The #Syrian government must repeal these laws and put safeguards in place syriaaccountability.org/the-weaponiz...

The Weaponization of Inherited Legislation to Restrict the Civic Space in Syria’s Transition

The detention of British-Syrian activist Hassan Akkad on the night of 17 June 2026 prompted an immediate public reaction in Syria and internationally, raising broader concerns about the use of unrefor...

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SJAC is analyzing over 1 million #Assad government documents to learn the fate of missing detainees & bring closure to their families We need your support to make this project possible Learn more about these efforts here: www.globalgiving.org/projects/hel...

Today, SJAC attended the final session of the Twana H.S. & Asia R.A. trial Both were given lengthy prison sentences for crimes committed against Yazidis, including genocide, sexual violence, & torture SJAC will publish a full report soon www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-c...

Iraqi couple jailed in Germany for enslaving Yazidi girls

Stoll stressed that the couple had not been convicted as "representatives of the atrocities committed by the Islamic State group, but solely their own actions."

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Wasim Al-Assad, cousin of Bashar Al-Assad, is on trial in Damascus He is facing multiple charges including forming armed groups, participation in the Al-Maliha massacre, & smuggling drugs SJAC will report on each trial day syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-t...

Inside the Trial of Wasim Al-Assad #1: The Innocent Lamb

TRIAL OF WASIM AL-ASSAD   The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria   Trial Monitoring Summary #1   Hearing Date: June 23, 2026   CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of tort...

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Is economic liberalization hurting #Syria's transition? This paper by SIFR looks at how the removal of subsidies, increasing prices, privatization, & a lack of social protections is hindering Syria's recovery syriaaccountability.org/deprivation-...

Deprivation of Bread and Energy: Policies Deepening Poverty in Syria - A Position Paper by the Syrian Initiative for Fundamental Rights

Read the full article here: Syrian Initiative for Fundamental Rights Wheat, bread and energy are fundamental pillars of food and livelihood security in Syria. They cannot be treated as mere budgetary...

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Today, Antoine Kassis, a cousin of Bashar Al-Assad was sentenced to 30 years in prison in the US Antoine Kassis was part of a multinational drug & weapon trafficking operation which directly supported the #Assad government www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr...

Coastal Incidents Trial #3 - Assad Affiliates On day 4 of the trial, multiple witnesses testified on behalf of 4 accused Witnesses recounted that none of the accused were affiliated with armed groups or participated in the fighting syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-c...

Inside the Coastal Incidents Trial – Assad’s Affiliates #3: Defense Witnesses’ Testimony

TRIAL OF The Coastal Incidents  Military Criminal Court – Aleppo, Syria   Trial Monitoring Summary #3 – Assad’s Affiliates   Hearing Date: March 15, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graph...

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⚖️ In April, @sjac-info.bsky.social and @timep.bsky.social came together in an amicus brief to establish the expert case as to why safe, dignified and sustainable return of Syrians is not yet possible. You can read it here: timep.org/2026/04/20/s...

SJAC and TIMEP Submit US Supreme Court Amicus Brief on TPS for Syria

Conditions in Syria preclude a safe, dignified and sustainable return of Syrian Temporary Protected Status holders.

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Trial of Atef Najib: Day 3 5 witnesses testified that Atef Najib was responsible for attacks against demonstrators & the Al-Omari Mosque massacre The accused was questioned extensively by the judge regarding these claims, but denied all involvement syriaaccountability.org/inside-the-t...

Inside the Trial of Atef Najib et al. #3: Denial, Denial, and Denial

TRIAL OF ATEF NAJIB ET AL.  The Fourth Criminal Court – Damascus, Syria  Trial Monitoring Summary #3  Hearing Date: May 19, 2026  CAUTION: Some testimony may include graphic descriptions of tortur...

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The Lafarge trial in France set a historic legal precedent: corporations, not only individuals, must be held accountable for committing & perpetrating international crimes In April, the Lafarge company was convicted of financing terrorism in #Syria syriaaccountability.org/lafarge-tria...

Lafarge trial: A step beyond Nuremberg?

Originally Published on Justice Info Click here to read about the ruling against Lafarge Since Nuremberg, accountability for mass crimes has relied almost exclusively on a model centred on individua...

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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

In May, a Swedish court sentenced Mahmoud S. to life imprisonment for war crimes Mahmoud was a member of a pro-Assad military group which perpetrated atrocities against peaceful civilian protestors in #Yarmouk Read our full analysis of the trial here: syriaaccountability.org/a-landmark-c...

A Landmark Conviction for Yarmouk in Sweden Comes with Lessons

On May 4, 2026, the Solna District Court in Stockholm sentenced Mahmoud S. to life imprisonment for aggravated violations of international law committed in Al-Yarmouk, south of Damascus, in 2012 and 2...

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Today, a former member of the National Defense Forces was found guilty of torture & #CrimesAgainstHumanity by the Hague District Court SJAC supported the case by providing documents & authenticating evidence that was used against the accused www.rechtspraak.nl/organisatie-...

One year has passed since the creation of the National Commission for Missing Persons & National Transitional Justice Commission Our article answers what they have accomplished & provides recommendations for how they can better seek justice for #Syrians syriaaccountability.org/one-year-on-...

One Year On: The State of Transitional Justice in Syria

On 17 May 2025, President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the creation of two commissions central to Syria's transitional phase: the National Commission for Missing Persons (NCMP) and the National Transitio...

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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's Director was one of the opening speakers at @oslofreedomforum.com He spoke about his return to Syria and SJAC's accomplishments since the fall of the #Assad government youtu.be/YW8uSXijtiA?...

Mohammad Al Abdallah | A Syria Where Fathers Come Home

YouTube video by Oslo Freedom Forum

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SJAC has shared data & evidence with over 150 accountability mechanism around the world Our support has help investigate & prosecute individuals who committed crimes during the #Syrian conflict syriaaccountability.org/data-sharing...

Data Sharing with International Justice Mechanisms

SJAC has contributed evidence to over 150 investigations of war crimes & crimes against humanity committed in Syria.

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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...

The trial of Atef Najib is the first prosecution against an #Assad official The trial is taking place in the fourth criminal court which faces several legal challenges while also setting precedent for all future trials against the former government syriaaccountability.org/atef-najib-t...

Atef Najib Trial Highlights Need for Transitional Justice Law

SJAC is monitoring the Atef Najib proceedings by attending and documenting each hearing, with the aim of supporting public access, preserving a transparent record of evidence and testimony, and assess...

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On June 3rd, SJAC's Director will be speaking at @oslofreedomforum.com's Panel: The Middle East in Turmoil: Geopolitical Wars and the Future of Democratic Governance We will share a livestream of the event at 10:30 GMT+2 oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...

➡️Washington, DC Event DC/DOX Film Festival will screen the film 'One in A Million' on Sunday, June 14th This film documents the 11 year story of a #Syrian refugee from crossing the Aegean as a child to adapting to a new life in Germany Info here dcdoxfest.com/films/one-in...

One in a Million - DC/DOX

Filmed over ten years, one girl’s epic journey unfolds from Syria to Germany and back again as she navigates war, exile, and heartbreak, illuminating the complexities of the refugee experience.

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Paris Court of Appeal announces the former head of Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri, will be investigated for complicity in crimes ‌against humanity In 2021, SJAC published a brief to the ICC presenting evidence of alleged illegal pushback of migrants by Frontex www.reuters.com/world/france...

France to investigate ex-EU border chief for alleged crimes against humanity

The Paris Court of Appeal has opened an investigation into former European Union border agency ​chief Fabrice Leggeri over allegations of complicity in crimes ‌against humanity, a judicial source told...

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SJAC has collected nearly 2,000 interviews from witnesses of crimes committed during the #Syrian conflict These interviews support SJAC's analysis of atrocities & are used in criminal accountability efforts inside & outside #Syria #ARCGIS syriaaccountability.org/witness-inte...

Witness Interviews Collected by SJAC: 2017-2026

Data on witness interviews collected by SJAC.

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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...