On 15 August 2024, the Syrian Ministry of Information announced in a statement its decision to collaborate with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice to monitor “unlicensed” …
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Towards a Transformative Transition in Syria: Breaking the Circle of Exclusion and Violence
Summary This research paper seeks to explore the multiple layers and varying forms of exclusion in Syria at the political, constitutional, legal, and societal levels to unveil the undeniable repercussions …
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This publication was funded by Legal Action Worldwide. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Syrians for Truth and Justice and do not necessarily reflect the views of Legal Action …
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Syria: Input to the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Administrative Measures in Counter Terrorism
Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) submits this paper in response to the call for input announced by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to its …
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Input to the Human Rights Committee Regarding Syria’s Compliance with the ICCPR
The Human Rights Committee oversees how well the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is followed by the countries that have agreed to it. These countries are required …
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Syria: Two New Decrees to Regulate Use of Foreign Currencies and Money Exchange: The Accused is Guilty Until Proven Innocent
On 20 January 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued two Legislative Decrees, No. 5 and No. 6 of 2024. The decrees prohibit dealing in currencies other than the Syrian pound, …
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Legal reportsBridging the Gap between Syrians and the Constitutional CommitteeSTJ ProjectsSyria's Constitutional Process
Syria: Legal Provisions Prevent Citizens from Political Participation
1. Introduction: By its very definition, democracy allows the participation of all citizens in political decision-making. The democratic system is based on several principles, including the separation of powers, the …
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Syria: The Interference of the Executive Branch in the Judiciary and its Impact on Safeguarding Democracy
Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) prepared this paper in response to the call for input of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers for the thematic …
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Legal reportsBridging the Gap between Syrians and the Constitutional CommitteeSTJ ProjectsSyria's Constitutional Process
Diversity and the Syrian Constitution: Overbroad Texts that Fail to Protect Minority Rights
1. Introduction: In countries with diverse demographic makeups, debates on the rights of ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities preoccupy a vast space of discussions about political and cultural life, as …