1. Introduction After the fall of the Syrian regime in December 2024, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documented several extrajudicial killings of civilians, including two children and a woman. …
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“De Facto Authority Without Legitimacy”: A Legal Study on the ‘Harasta Shura Council’ After Assad
1. Introduction and Background The Shura Council of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) was founded in 2017, in conjunction with the announcement of HTS’s formation as a merger of several jihadist …
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Syria: The National Union of Syrian Students as a Tool of Repression in Syrian Universities
1. Introduction This brief report by Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documents the pivotal role played by numerous members of the National Union of Syrian Students (NUS) in suppressing …
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Syria: Curriculum Reform… An Ideological Unilateral Decision Lacking Legitimacy
1. Introduction In early 2025, Syria’s caretaker Ministry of Education issued a decision to amend the school curricula for grades one through twelve. The decision also eliminated the subject of …
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Syria: Instances of Looting Public Institutions in Damascus and Suburbs Following the Regime’s Fall
Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documents in this brief report the looting, theft, and vandalism acts that occurred at several government institutions, involving military personnel and civilians. The institutions …
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“Take Him to the Ghoul”: 16 People Executed in a Single Day in Fahel Village, Homs Countryside
Warning: The report contains violent images in the appendix. Note: The report has been updated and new visual elements added on 8 May 2025. Introduction As part of its efforts …
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STJ Submits Report on Cases of Home Seizures and Arbitrary Evictions of Homeowners in al-Dimas in Damascus Countryside
1. Summary: On 24 April 2025, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) submitted an official report to the Damascus Countryside Governorate regarding a series of grave violations of real estate …
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Focused Dialog Session: Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Comprehensive Model of Transitional Justice in Syria
by s.hasanSyrians for Truth and Justice (STJ), in collaboration with the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights and with support from the European Union, conducted a focused dialogue session in Qamishli, northeastern …
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STJ Submits Report on Cases of Home Seizures and Arbitrary Evictions of Homeowners in Muadamiyat al-Sham in Damascus Countryside
by s.hasanSummary: On 16 April 2025, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) submitted an official report to the Damascus Countryside Governorate regarding a series of grave violations of real estate and …